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Despite these challenges, there is consensus on one simple truth: improving domestic infrastructure and supply chains is essential—not necessarily to outcompete China at every level but to ensure resilience and self-sufficiency. Better transportation networks, more reliable supply chains, and strategic investments in key industries could give American companies a buffer against future shocks.
This approach emphasizes building a solid foundation, rather than engaging in a prolonged geopolitical race, recognizing that a well-functioning domestic economy is the bedrock of technological and industrial leadership.