Nation States: America’s Hidden Weakness, Supply Chains
Nation States: America’s Hidden Weakness, Supply Chains  
Podcast: The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
Published On: Thu Jul 09 2026
Description: America’s supply chains are more than an economic issue. They are a national security issue. Steve Yates explains how dependence on the People’s Republic of China for critical materials, medicines, semiconductors, and manufacturing creates strategic vulnerabilities, why COVID-19 exposed those risks, and what policymakers, businesses, and citizens can do to build a more resilient and secure American economy. Follow Nation States with Yates for more conversations that connect global strategy to everyday American life.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.