: She advocated for a targeted approach, where restrictions are limited to technologies with direct national security implications (like advanced semiconductors and AI), while maintaining broad trade in non-sensitive sectors. 2. Addressing "Economic Overcapacity"
: A major focus of her recent messaging has been China's "overcapacity" in green energy sectors like electric vehicles (EVs) , lithium-ion batteries , and solar panels . Janet Yellen Offers US Senate a More Nuanced Ta...
: Yellen argued that state-subsidized Chinese production leads to "artificially cheap" goods that threaten the viability of American firms. In her April 2024 trip to Beijing , she urged China to pivot toward domestic consumption rather than exporting its way out of economic slowdowns. 3. Cooperative National Interests : She advocated for a targeted approach, where
: Yellen repeatedly assured the Senate Finance Committee and the public that a full economic separation would be "disastrous" for both nations. and solar panels .