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West needs $23.6T to reduce China dependence by 2050 · 1 source tracked

Western economies face a monumental task in reducing their dependence on China, requiring trillions in additional investment over the next 25 years. Consultancy EY-Parthenon estimates that the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom would collectively need approximately $23.6 trillion to rebuild manufacturing, infrastructure, and supply chains. These figures highlight the immense scale of investment required if these regions aim to replicate China's centralized industrial capabilities domestically. AI

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West needs $23.6T to reduce China dependence by 2050 · 1 source tracked

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