The U.S.-China Relationship: The Nexus of Energy Security, Economic Security, and National Security

Under the Constitution the Congress has the authority to regulate Interstate and Foreign Commerce. The Congress has under Exon-Florio given to the President, not the Treasury Department, the authority to block certain foreign takeovers of U.S. companies that may threaten our nation’s security.

Our nation is facing new challenges as we find ourselves in a globalized economy where other countries, such as China, have clear national strategies on how to compete and raise the standard of living...