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'China Has America By The Throat': Professor Ram Charan Decodes The 90% Model

TT Editor·Updated: 14 Mar 2026 11:38 am IST
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'China Has America By The Throat': Professor Ram Charan Decodes The 90% Model

In a recent analysis, renowned business strategist Professor Ram Charan emphasized China's significant influence over global supply chains, particularly through its dominance in critical industries such as rare earth materials and solar energy production. Charan argued that this control has not only reshaped market dynamics but has also left the United States and its allies in a precarious position, struggling to regain their manufacturing capabilities. He highlighted that China's ability to manage 90% of the supply chain for essential technologies poses a strategic challenge for the West, necessitating urgent measures to bolster domestic production and reduce dependency on Chinese imports. As countries rethink their manufacturing strategies, Charan's insights underscore the importance of innovation and investment in technology to reclaim competitive advantages in a rapidly evolving global economy.

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