Amid ongoing chatter about economic decoupling, U.S. businesses are doubling down on their ties with China, according to trade expert Anna Ashton. A recent delegation organized by the U.S.-China Business Council highlights how American companies remain all-in on the world's second-largest economy, even as political tensions simmer. 💼
"The narrative of separation doesn’t match the reality on the ground," says Ashton, founder of Ashton Analytics and former VP at the council. She points to long-term investments in tech, manufacturing, and consumer markets as proof that corporate America sees China as irreplaceable. 📊
While tariffs and supply chain shifts grab headlines, insiders say collaboration in green energy and AI innovation is quietly accelerating. 🌱🤖 For young professionals eyeing global careers, this resilience signals opportunities in cross-border sectors—from e-commerce to sustainable tech.
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