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Jennifer Lind: How Pay-to-Play in the White House Threatens Export Controls Against China

Sep 3, 2025

Associate Professor of Government Jennifer Lind in The National Interest explores the consequences of the White House approach to deal making with chip manufacturers.

The specter of American firms being able to subvert export controls by giving their government a cut of profits is one that will make already unenthusiastic export control partners even less enthusiastic about policing their own firms.

Jennifer Lind, Associate Professor of Government

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