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US lawmakers push for fewer tax breaks to reduce reliance on China technology
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US lawmakers push for fewer tax breaks to reduce reliance on China technology

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • US lawmakers are increasingly using tax policy to reduce corporate reliance on Chinese technology.
  • Representative Nathaniel Moran described China as an "adversary" and the business relationship as "toxic."
  • Lawmakers frame economic ties with China as a national security risk, urging a shift away from Beijing's technological influence.

A growing number of U.S. lawmakers are leveraging tax policy to curb American businesses' dependence on Chinese technology. They view the economic relationship with Beijing through a national security lens, framing it as a significant risk.

Representative Nathaniel Moran articulated this stance forcefully on Thursday, labeling China an "adversary." He criticized the ongoing business ties as a "toxic relationship" that ensnares American corporations. Moran's comments, made at a Hudson Institute event, underscore a bipartisan push to re-evaluate and reshape economic engagement with China.

adversary

— Representative Nathaniel MoranRepresentative Nathaniel Moran described China as an "adversary" during a Hudson Institute event.

These lawmakers advocate for using the tax code as a strategic tool to incentivize companies to diversify their supply chains and technological partnerships away from China. The objective is to bolster American technological independence and mitigate perceived vulnerabilities associated with reliance on a geopolitical rival. The shift signals a hardening stance on economic interdependence with China, prioritizing national security concerns.

toxic relationship

— Representative Nathaniel MoranRepresentative Nathaniel Moran characterized the American business world's relationship with Beijing as a "toxic relationship."
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