Can the West Afford to Ditch Cheap Chinese Green Tech Imports?

The United States and European Union are both investing heavily in the development of their green energy and clean technology sectors; to support a green transition and ensure they can meet the growing energy demand. However, both regions are all too aware of the heavy reliance on China for energy and clean tech, as the Asian giant continues to dominate across several sectors, from critical minerals to microchip production. This has led several Western powers to consider the implementation of tariffs and restrictions on the import of Chinese products.…