U.S. Accused of ‘Hypocritical’ Double Standards in China Trade Spat

Trade tensions are heating up again—and this time, the U.S. is facing sharp criticism for what analysts call a 'hypocritical playbook' in its latest clash with China.

Ben Norton, an analyst at GeopoliticalEconomy.com, slammed recent U.S. accusations that China has 'overcapacity' in key industries like green tech and EVs. 'The U.S. wants to sanction China for doing exactly what it has done for decades,' Norton argued, comparing the claims to Hollywood sequels nobody asked for.

He highlighted the irony: 'The U.S. accuses China of subsidizing industries to dominate global markets—while doing the same thing with its own Inflation Reduction Act.' Critics say the move reeks of economic gatekeeping as Chinese solar panels and EVs gain traction worldwide.

With tariffs and TikTok bans already making headlines, this latest drama could reshape trade alliances. As Norton puts it: 'This isn’t about fairness—it’s about fear of competition.'

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Analyst: U.S. accusations of China 'hypocritical and self-serving'

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