About this episode

The episode discusses how U.S. national security strategy is influencing technology competition with China.

Mike joins Emily Kilcrease, senior fellow and director of the Energy, Economics, and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, to unpack how U.S. national security strategy is shaping technology competition with China. They explore why Washington has rolled back certain tariffs and technology export restrictions, how allies and partners are responding to shifting U.S. trade policies, and whether the United States is still on track to win the U.S.-China tech race.

People in this episode

Host: Mike

Guest: Emily Kilcrease

Topics covered

• U.S.-China relations
• technology competition
• national security
• trade policies
• tariffs
• export restrictions

Keywords

• China tech strategy
• national security
• technology competition
• tariffs
• export restrictions
• U.S.-China tech race

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for a New American Security, U.S., Washington, China

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