Trump Ally Says US Underestimates China Tech Sector After Visits
THE SO WHAT
If lawmakers who are generally hawkish on China are coming back saying US assessments are too conservative, expect a reset in how “tech parity” is modeled in DC. For operators, that means more scrutiny on China exposure and a higher bar for speed in AI, chips, and EV supply chains.
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