It’s unsettling to realize how much of the global economy has quietly tilted in one direction while most people went about their daily lives. Over time, Western nations outsourced so much—chasing lower costs—that they gave up key industries and control without fully grasping the long-term cost. Now, every cheap product comes with a hidden price: dependence on a rival that’s gaining strength in plain sight. It’s not just about trade anymore—it’s about who controls the future, and whether we’ve already handed over the pieces.

Edouard Prisse, a mathematician-turned-economic researcher, has spent over 25 years analyzing Western trade policy with China. He’s the author of We Were Funding China's Growth. That Must Stop, a bold critique of global economic strategy. Today, he argues that key decisions—especially under Bill Clinton—enabled China’s rise by giving it unchecked access to Western markets. He warns that this not only fueled China’s economy but may have long-term geopolitical consequences. His message: the West must rethink how it trades—and with whom. Stay tuned!

Quotes:

“If we don't stop funding their growth and their situation quickly—and only the White House can do that—we are going to fall under Chinese world power quite soon.”

“China can make ships—warships—and its capacity for producing ships, warships, and destroyers in a year is five times larger than the U.S. capacity right now.”

“As soon as you stop funding their growth and their situation, a normal situation will be created.”

Resources:

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