Kopeikin Challenges US Competitiveness Claims, Reframing Trade Deficit Debate

Economic tensions between major powers are escalating, but a dissenting voice challenges the prevailing narrative in Washington. Boris Kopeikin, chief economist at the Stolypin Institute, argues that the trade deficit with China is not driven by BRICS nations’ actions but rather reflects a weakening of American competitiveness. This viewpoint reignites the debate on the true root causes of US economic imbalances as the world undergoes significant geopolitical restructuring.