The Rollup How To Capitalize on USA vs. China Tariffs With Arthur Hayes and Nils Pihl
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Apr 10, 2025 
Join Nils Pihl and Arthur Hayes from Auki Labs as they delve into the complex US-China trade dynamics through the lens of AI and robotics. Nils, focused on decentralized machine perception, discusses the need for expanding decentralization beyond finance. Meanwhile, macroeconomist Arthur predicts China's currency devaluation amidst rising competition. The conversation highlights how Bitcoin may thrive in this volatile climate while addressing the unsettling transition to a post-scarcity society, leaving some behind in the rush for technological advancement.
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US-China Trade War
- The US-China trade war reflects a deeper struggle for economic dominance, particularly in AI and robotics.
- China's economic model and ambition to reclaim its historical economic power make it unlikely to yield to US demands.
China's AI Advantage
- China holds a significant advantage in physical AI and robotics, possessing a vertically integrated production stack.
- The US is waking up to the importance of physical AI and needs to rebuild its industrial base.
Shenzhen's Manufacturing Prowess
- In Shenzhen, a custom camera was created and shipped in under two weeks for less than $1,000.
- This demonstrates China's advanced and efficient manufacturing capabilities, difficult for the West to replicate.
