Coercion and Countermoves: The US-China Economic Rivalry
In a wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Economy and Dr. Melanie Hart discuss China’s economic coercion, its impact globally, and how the United States can most effectively respond. Hart draws on cases from her time at the State Department to illustrate how her team successfully combatted Chinese efforts to use the power of their market to force political alignment by other countries. She also stresses, however, that this is an ongoing battle.
Hart also describes the Biden administration's framework for reducing dependence on Chinese critical minerals and semiconductors. She underscores…
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