Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci Why America Is Losing — And How We Fix It - Andrew Liveris
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Oct 25, 2025 
In this conversation, Andrew Liveris, former CEO of The Dow Chemical Company and leadership expert, shares insightful perspectives on U.S. manufacturing's decline due to globalization and trade policies with China. He advocates for a new trade paradigm based on regional alliances. Liveris highlights the importance of serving frontline employees and leading with patience and simplicity. He also reflects on his journey from Darwin to Dow and discusses how mentorship shapes future leaders. His vision for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics embodies global unity and equality.
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Globalism's Double-Edged Outcome
- Globalism raised living standards but created unintended domestic decline when production left the U.S..
- Massive technology transfer to China and the loss of big industrial jobs hollowed out mid-America.
Short-Termism Undermines National R&D
- Short-term political incentives and short-term finance erode long-term national competitiveness in manufacturing.
- Losing manufacturing drains R&D because prototype labs depend on nearby production.
Rebuild Supply Chains Around Shared Standards
- Build supply chains with partners that accept your labor and environmental standards and give equal market access.
- Favor regional alliances (globalization 2.0) and work with business leaders to shape policy and standards.
