U.S. businesses continue to find success in China, even as the bilateral relationship remains challenging, according to the 2026 USCBC Member Survey. With 95% of respondents saying their China operations are important to global competitiveness, the survey shows why the market remains essential to American companies and their growth worldwide.
In this conversation on August 3, National Committee President Steve Orlins interviews Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), about USCBC’s recently released 2026 Member Survey of 175 American companies doing business in China. Mr. Stein discusses why companies continue to view China as essential despite mounting headwinds, including bilateral tariffs, Chinese export controls on rare earths, and rising competition from increasingly capable Chinese firms. He also addresses the outlook for the U.S.-China trade truce, which is set to expire in November, and what American businesses say is needed from both governments to stabilize the relationship.
