▶There is a strong, bipartisan consensus that the United States de-industrialized too far and must re-shore critical manufacturing, particularly in strategic sectors like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, to reverse this trend.

▶The U.S. national debt and fiscal deficit are at unsustainable levels, with multiple experts highlighting that the debt is growing by $1 trillion every 100 days and that annual interest payments now exceed the entire defense budget.

▶The strategic competition with China is a primary driver of U.S. policy, particularly in technology, leading to a shift in the AI policy landscape away from potential bans and toward accelerating development to maintain a competitive edge.

▶A massive wave of AI-related legislation is being considered, with approximately 1,200 bills being tracked at the state level, creating a complex and potentially fragmented regulatory environment that could hinder innovation.

▶The effectiveness of tariffs as a tool for re-industrialization is highly contested. Proponents like Oren Cass predict they will increase manufacturing output and employment, while critics like Larry Summers argue they are counterproductive and have effectively killed initiatives like the CHIPS Act.

▶There is significant disagreement on the efficacy of the CHIPS Act. While it is a $52 billion federal initiative to onshore semiconductor manufacturing, some experts claim no new fabs have actually been built due to permitting delays, and others argue it is misguidedly focused on lower-value manufacturing.

▶The appropriate federal approach to AI is a subject of debate. Some advocate for a massive, government-led 'Manhattan Project' for AGI, while others, like Senator Bernie Sanders, have called for a moratorium on data center construction, and the government's attempt to impose 'all-lawful use' clauses on AI contracts is seen as controversial.

▶U.S. policy toward cryptocurrency is a point of sharp political division. The current SEC leadership is accused by industry figures like Brian Armstrong of unlawfully trying to destroy the industry, whereas political figures like Donald Trump have pledged to make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the planet'.