The World Cup provides a unique diplomatic opportunity for North American co-hosts (US, Canada, Mexico) to overcome deep historical and political frictions. Despite ongoing economic tensions and border disputes, the region maintains profound integration, evidenced by $1 trillion in annual cross-border trade and large trans-national populations. The shared cultural experience of major global events can transcend nationalistic divides, allowing leaders to refocus on common ground. Policymakers should leverage such moments to promote cooperation and build social bridges, mitigating geopolitical disputes that threaten continental stability.
America Needs Economic Warriors
English Summary
The article argues that the US must treat its rivalry with China as a comprehensive economic and technological cold war, requiring a dedicated focus on economic strength. The core reasoning is that China's aggressive practices—including subsidized dumping, intellectual property theft, and coercive acquisition of dual-use technologies—pose systemic threats to American markets and supply chains. To counter these threats, the US must implement robust economic security policies designed to safeguard critical assets and rebuild the domestic industrial base. Strategically, this necessitates a shift toward proactive economic warfare to ensure America maintains a decisive global economic advantage.
中文摘要
本文主張，美國必須將其與中國的競爭視為一場全面的經濟與技術冷戰，並要求專注於經濟實力。其核心論點是，中國的激進行為——包括補貼傾銷、智慧財產盜竊，以及強制性取得兩用技術——對美國市場和供應鏈構成系統性威脅。為應對這些威脅，美國必須實施強健的經濟安全政策，以保護關鍵資產並重建國內產業基礎。從戰略角度來看，這要求美國轉向主動的經濟戰，以確保美國維持決定性的全球經濟優勢。
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