Christopher Tang

Christopher Tang is a distinguished professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management

Recent articles by Christopher Tang

US tariff policies strengthening China's position in Asia

US tariff policies strengthening China's position in Asia

In geopolitics, there are no permanent friends or enemies, but there are permanent interests. While many countries in Southeast Asia have tried to maintain their economic ties with the US and China, President Donald Trump's economic and tariff plans are inadvertently helping China strengthen its position in Asia.

Burning the EV bridges with China is risky

Burning the EV bridges with China is risky

While Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are engaged in a tight presidential race by highlighting their differences, they share similar perspectives about China. They both hold the common belief that the imposition of higher tariffs will stimulate economic growth. However, the intricate network of tariffs implemented by both the Trump and Biden administrations is generating trade tensions, adversely affecting American consumers, and hindering innovation.

US cant beat China, so it should join it in the EV revolution

US cant beat China, so it should join it in the EV revolution

Efforts to keep Chinese electric vehicles out of the US will only hurt American consumers and manufacturers in the long run. Instead, the Biden administration should embrace learning from Chinese carmakers to improve innovation and competitiveness.

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