The United States should keep China integrated into its aviation industry supply chains to maintain control over the country’s ability to develop, an expert told a US government advisory panel on Thursday.
US officials have argued for years that MIC-2025 relies on unfair trade practices to challenge American technological leadership, and have used it as justification for import tariffs and other restrictions on trade and investment with China.
The USCC, which reports to Congress, uses expert testimony to inform policies aimed at countering China’s ability to threaten US interests.
Richard Aboulafia, an aviation analyst and managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, said the US should resist a protectionist stance and instead maintain international collaboration in aviation manufacturing.
Pointing out challenges that China has had in developing jet engines for commercial aircraft, he warned that shutting China out of supply chains could backfire by accelerating its push for self-sufficiency.
