A US congressional hearing held on June 30, 2026, underscored the urgency for the United States to enhance its innovation capabilities to remain competitive with China's technological progress.
Lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the effectiveness of previous policies under the Trump administration, suggesting that these may have hindered the US's ability to keep pace with global advancements.
The focus of the hearing was on developing smarter and more effective strategies to ensure that the US can effectively counter China's growing influence in technology.