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China's Green Energy Dominance Poses Challenge for U.S.
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- The United States, under President Donald J. Trump, views green energy as a "scam," risking a mercantilist setback if carbon fuels decline.
- China has a cost advantage in electricity production, delivering power at less than half the price in the United States.
- China dominates key industries—electric vehicles (EVs) and solar cells—producing over 70% of EVs and 92% of solar cells.
