Carl Worker

I believe the most effective strategy for the US in competing with China is not to shut the door on Chinese technologies and products while simultaneously tightening export restrictions. The right approach would be to learn from China in areas where China has taken the lead, while doubling down on America’s own strengths in sectors where it still holds a clear advantage. At its core, the spirit of the US economy has always been about the courage to outcompete—not the impulse to out-ban or overregulate rivals. China did not emerge as a technological powerhouse over the past three decades by excluding American products. It rose by actively learning from advanced US technologies, actively participating in global competition, investing heavily in education, and building a sophisticated infrastructure network. Today, both the Chinese government and its private entrepreneurs show little hesitation in competing head-to-head with the US in technology. In my view, the US should embrace that same mindset—one rooted in confidence, openness, and a willingness to compete—rather than retreating behind barriers.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's reaction as Trump says "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Habour?" Undoubtedly the worst American diplomatic gaffe in post-war US-Japan history.

Condemn Iran's attacks but conceal they came after US-Israeli escalatory strikes on Iran's gas infrastructure. Speak of safe transit through the Hormuz Strait, but erase the US-Israeli aggression that led to its closure. You do not stop a war by covering for the aggressors.