Defending American Tech in Global Markets

Key Takeaways 1

Introduction 3

The Anatomy of Attacks on U.S Tech 4

Nonmarket Nature of the Attacks 5

Extraction Tools 5

The Targeting Pattern 6

Offensive Strategy 6

The Cost of Attacks on U.S Tech 7

Cost for the United States 7

Tech Leadership 7

Geopolitical Influence 8

Cost for the American Tech Industry 8

Fines and Fees 8

Compliance Burden 8

Opportunity Cost 9

Policy Recommendations 10

Identify and Assess 10

Consider National Competitiveness in Antitrust 10

Require Periodic Economic Impact Assessments of NTAs 11

Document Impact on SMEs and Innovation Ecosystem 12

Engage and Negotiate With Leverage 13

Make Digital Barrier Removal a Priority in All Trade Negotiations 13

Leverage AI Investments and Partnerships as Systemic Incentives 14

Prioritize Digital Policy in Development Finance Corporation Investments 15

Restore and Expand Digital Policy Capacity Building for Developing Countries 16

Counter and Deter 16

Prevent NTAs from Becoming Global Norms Through Multilateral Forums 16

Launch Section 301 Investigations Into Major NTAs 17

Re-engage in Multilateral Digital Trade/Digital Economy Disciplines Outside the WTO 18

Implement Reciprocal Measures With Escalating Consequences 19

Endnotes 21