JD Vance Calls for Ending U.S. 'Addiction' to Cheap Labor to Boost Innovation

The vice president outlined the Trump administration's vision for reversing decades of globalization by fostering domestic investment, deregulation, and technological progress.

Vice President JD Vance criticized globalization's reliance on cheap labor, describing it as a 'crutch' that stifles innovation and productivity in the U.S.
Speaking at the American Dynamism Summit, Vance emphasized the Trump administration's commitment to incentivizing domestic investment and reducing overregulation to spur economic growth.
He argued that separating manufacturing from design under globalization has harmed U.S. competitiveness, enabling foreign nations to climb the value chain.
Vance sought to bridge perceived tensions between populists and tech optimists, advocating for innovation that enhances labor value rather than replacing it.
The administration aims to dominate artificial intelligence development, with Vance promoting optimism about its potential to create opportunities and improve productivity.