In an era marked by global uncertainties and shifting economic landscapes, North America stands on the cusp of an industrial renaissance. Driven by the tumult of disrupted supply chains, geopolitical tensions, and proactive governmental policies, the continent is witnessing a significant reshoring of manufacturing jobs. This movement, heralded by the recent ‘Forging the Future: Manufacturing […]

COLUMN: With the US witnessing the greatest reshoring activity ever in its history, the economy could deliver another term for Biden, but AI could be a potential wildcard in the electoral landscape. In the 1992 presidential campaign against incumbent President George Bush, then-Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton’s election strategist coined a memorable punchline: “It’s the economy, […]

The global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were a wake-up call to America’s alarming overreliance on imports of a broad range of critical products and materials. In the harrowing months that brought shortages and price spikes of essential goods — everything from personal protective equipment for first responders to computer chips for […]

Last April, at a speech at the Brookings Institution, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated: “We will unapologetically pursue our industrial strategy at home, but we are unambiguously committed to not leaving our friends behind.” Nearly one year later, it is clear the Biden Administration is following through—at least with the first half of […]