

US can't compete with China's technology, so it wages economic war
17 snips Mar 6, 2024
Ben Norton, a commentator on China's emergence as an industrial powerhouse, dives into why the U.S. is escalating economic hostilities against China. He explains how China has become the world's leading manufacturer and is dominating green technologies like solar energy. Norton critiques the hypocrisy of the West regarding climate policies while highlighting the contradictions in its approach to free trade. He suggests that the U.S. is struggling to compete due to its neoliberal model, as Chinese state-led industrial development thrives.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
China's Economic Ascendancy
02:46 • 9min
China's Green Surge vs. Western Inconsistency
11:20 • 9min
The Illusion of Free Trade: Historical Roots and Modern Implications
20:17 • 3min
Trade Tensions: The Western Dilemma
22:56 • 19min
The Illusion of Free Trade: Historical Context and Economic Warfare
42:08 • 2min