Ben Vagle

Steve Brooks, a Government Professor at Dartmouth and co-author of 'Command of Commerce,' joins Ben Vagle, a JD and PhD candidate at Stanford, to discuss U.S.-China economic competition. They challenge the belief that China holds significant economic power, arguing that a decoupling would hurt China more. Brooks and Vagle highlight the importance of U.S. alliances and explore strategies for reducing manufacturing dependence on China. They also consider the long-term consequences of potential economic separation for both nations.

Join Ben A. Vagle, a Stanford law student and PhD candidate, and Stephen G. Brooks, a Dartmouth government professor, as they dissect America's economic edge over China. They challenge the myth of China's rising power, revealing that U.S. multinational corporations dominate high-tech sectors. The duo explores the potential for America to impose significant economic damage on China during a conflict while discussing the strategic importance of alliances. Dive into their analysis of trade dynamics, rare earth export dependencies, and the future of U.S.-China relations.