The Biden-Harris administration’s green energy policies are putting America at the mercy of China’s global dominance in critical supply chains, according to a new analysis from the Heritage Foundation. The report argues that by pushing for a transition to green technologies, the U.S. is increasing its reliance on Chinese-controlled resources, which poses significant economic and national security risks.
The report highlights that China dominates the production of materials and components needed for wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles (EVs). The authors, Diana Furchtgott-Roth and Miles Pollard, warn that continuing down this path will hand over control of America’s energy security to a foreign adversary.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funneled billions into green energy subsidies, but the report argues that competing with China’s state-backed industries through subsidies is a losing battle. Instead, the authors recommend repealing green tax credits and subsidies while expanding domestic energy production, including fossil fuels and nuclear power.
The analysis also calls for streamlining the permitting process for new mining projects in the U.S., which has slowed under the current administration. The report criticizes the Biden-Harris administration for blocking projects like Alaska’s Pebble Mine, arguing that such actions only deepen America’s reliance on foreign resources.
Beyond domestic solutions, the report suggests strengthening trade ties with resource-rich countries outside China’s influence and using tariffs to counter China’s unfair trade practices. The authors conclude that America’s current green energy strategy is short-sighted and ultimately empowers China while weakening U.S. energy independence and economic growth.
