The United States is now engaged in its most consequential technological competition since the War of 1812 against the techno-economic powerhouse of that era, Great Britain. Its principal adversary today is China, which is conducting a state-orchestrated campaign of innovation mercantilism to dominate the world’s advanced industries and degrade U.S. economic power.

At this critical juncture, America’s technology companies, especially large multinational companies, play an essential role in bolstering U.S. competitiveness and security, yet they face mounting governmental policy assaults at home and abroad, reducing their ability to innovate and compete. With China sparing no expense and adhering to few trade rules or global norms in its quest for technological supremacy, the stakes couldn’t be higher: America’s technological leadership, economic prosperity, and national security hang in the balance.

ITIF’s Aegis Project for Defending U.S. Technology Leadership is dedicated to helping the United States prevail in this struggle by identifying and opposing domestic and international policies that undermine the competitive position of major U.S. technology companies. U.S. policymakers must understand that limiting attacks on America’s tech leaders is key to maintaining the nation’s global power and leadership. (Read more.)