In this discussion, guest Camilla Naschert, a podcast correspondent, delves into the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal and its attempts to boost the clean tech sector amidst aggressive global competition. She analyzes the €100 billion investment aimed at avoiding deindustrialization. Ben McWilliams from think tank Bruegel highlights the dynamics of clean tech trade, addressing the challenges posed by Chinese imports while emphasizing the need for stronger domestic manufacturing. They compare Europe's strategies to the U.S., highlighting crucial investment differences in clean technology.