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Why China’s Long-Awaited “Revenge Spending” Boom Has Not Arrived

The rather rapid recovery in consumption played a big role in fueling China's economic growth, causing some to believe that the long-awaited moment of “revenge spending” has finally arrived. A closer examination of the data, however, reveals a weaker recovery in consumption than meets the eye, with a slower rebound than forecasted.

Blog Post by Qin (Maya) Mei — June 1, 2023

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Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — May 12, 2023

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The United States Needs a Shift in Perspective on Mining

To break China’s dominance in critical minerals, the United States needs to build more mines. Federal permitting reforms will help. But ultimately, public support will make or break new mining projects.

Commentary by Morgan Bazilian and Simon Lomax — June 1, 2023

Optimizing Export Controls for Critical and Emerging Technologies

When it comes to export controls on critical and emerging technologies, the United States must focus on regulating items essential to national security while permitting the growth of industries that do not aid foreign military capabilities.

Report by William Alan Reinsch , Emily Benson , Thibault Denamiel , and Margot Putnam — May 31, 2023

G7 Gives First Definition to ‘Economic Security’

As the United States and its G7 partners define and enhance their focus on “economic security,” CSIS expert Matthew P. Goodman argues that governments should not sacrifice sources of prosperity at the costly altar of protectionism. 

Commentary by Matthew P. Goodman — May 31, 2023

Voluntary Carbon Markets: A Review of Global Initiatives and Evolving Models

Voluntary carbon markets could be key to financing the energy transition, but today, they are fractured and plagued by quality concerns. New initiatives that blend compliance market and voluntary carbon market principles chart a promising path forward.

Brief by Allegra Dawes , Cy McGeady , and Joseph Majkut — May 31, 2023

Affirming Globalization While Trying to Kill It

This week, the Scholl Chair examines criticisms of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from different ends of the political spectrum regarding the IPEF’s digital trade rules.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 30, 2023

Disability Provisions in Trade Agreements

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has the opportunity to reframe the discussion on trade and disability for future trade agreements and should set the example of adding more proactive inclusivity provisions.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch and Margot Putnam — May 26, 2023