US-China Relations & Trade - The US President expressed doubt about meeting with Xi Jinping and threatened increased tariffs on Chinese goods, citing increasing hostility from China [1] - The US is currently dependent on China for many things, necessitating re-industrialization [2] - A healthy US-China relationship should not be so dependent on China [3] Semiconductor & Rare Earth Supply Chain - The US needs its own rare earth supply and chip/computer manufacturing capabilities [3] - China possesses significant leverage in trade deals [3] Anduril's Supply Chain & Sanctions - Anduril has done a uniquely good job getting away from China [3] - Anduril and its executives are sanctioned by China, indicating a deliberate effort to avoid Chinese supply chains [4] Broader Economic & Defense Industry Concerns - Concerns exist regarding the broader economy and other defense companies' dependence on Chinese supply chains [5] - Aggressive moves are needed to avoid dependence on Chinese precursor chemicals, machinery, or processing, prioritizing US and allied supply chains [5]
China Has Too Much Leverage Over US, Says Anduril's Luckey
Bloomberg Technology·2025-10-10 16:30