Competing with China

Auren and Evan discuss the stark contrast between China's ability to execute large-scale projects and the U.S.'s struggles with industrial policy, citing the CHIPS Act as an example. They emphasize America's strength in innovation and attracting private capital, while also recognizing the need for strategic trade restrictions to foster a competitive edge. The conversation highlights the bipartisan consensus on trade issues and raises concerns about the implications of such unity in the past.