HSBC US CEO, Michael Roberts, discusses the company's increased in-person attendance in its New York office, emphasizing its US footprint. Topics covered include revitalizing core capabilities, strategic focus on international commercial banking and wealth management, navigating trade uncertainties, leadership transitions, and strategic growth in global banking.

Michael Roberts, Senior Fellow at [organization], expert in global shipping and national security threat, reveals the national security threat posed by China's dominance in global shipping. The US is falling behind and reliant on Chinese-connected supply chains that can be weaponized against us. He discusses the importance of secure supply chains in modern conflicts and proposes a solution for a more reliable supply chain.

Michael Roberts, an expert in maritime security and strategy, joins the discussion to reveal China's overwhelming dominance in the global shipping industry. He highlights the decline of the American maritime sector and its implications for national security. The conversation probes into the dangers posed by flags of convenience and abandoned vessels. It also critiques the legacy of free trade policies, weighing economic growth against national security, and advocates for urgent reforms to revitalize American maritime interests.