The U. S. and China are at a standstill. The U. S. aims to bring manufacturing back home. China wants to sell its goods in the American market. This is a tough situation, but a smart solution could make it work for both sides.

In the past, China demanded that American companies build factories in China to access its market. Now, the tables have turned. China is ahead in car and battery production. It's time for the U. S. to learn from China.

Chinese companies like Gotion Inc. are building plants in the U. S. These plants will hire American workers and train them in advanced battery technology. Another Chinese company, CATL, plans to build a factory with Ford in Michigan. This factory would employ 2, 500 Americans.

These companies want to build in the U. S. to avoid tariffs and sell their products more easily. In return, the U. S. gets jobs and advanced technology. It sounds like a win-win, right? But not everyone sees it that way.

Some Republicans view Chinese companies as a threat. They ignore evidence that shows these companies are global and run by American executives in the U. S. They see Chinese investment as a covert operation by the Chinese government.

This paranoia has led to a lot of confusion. Even Trump had to clarify his position, saying he welcomes Chinese investment. But his actions speak louder than his words. He signed an order making it harder for the U. S. and China to invest in each other.

If this continues, more Chinese companies might avoid investing in the U. S. It's time for a rational approach. The U. S. needs to turn this standoff into a victory. That means welcoming Chinese investment and learning from their advanced technology.

Trump needs to make it clear that victory in the trade war includes Chinese manufacturers setting up shop in the U. S. If he doesn't, his staff might continue to block potential opportunities to ease tensions with China.

The US-China Trade Dilemma: A Win-Win That's Hard to See

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