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China’s supply chain problems

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China
Started January 16, 2026

They exist in manufacturing too, and perhaps this should help you feel a little better about American problems: A January 2024 report on China’s wind power sector by researchers at Tsinghua University found that it remained heavily dependent on imports for crucial parts — including 60 per cent of the bearings that support their rotors, […] The post China’s supply chain problems appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesThomas Sargent is a wise manMarkets in everything?Negative pol...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
China's reliance on imports for critical wind power components highlights the risks of global supply chains, urging a shift towards more localized production.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
The ongoing supply chain problems in China may present an opportunity for American manufacturers to fill gaps in the renewable energy market.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
China's supply chain dependencies could lead to reduced competitiveness in the green energy sector, undermining their climate goals and technological advancement.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
While China's supply chain issues are significant, they should not distract from addressing domestic challenges that also affect the U.S. manufacturing sector.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
The challenges in China's wind power sector illustrate that supply chain issues are universal, not just an American concern, reflecting a global economic fragility.
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