The Big 3
The Big 3 with CPA economists Mihir Torsekar and Andrew Rechenberg breaks down the three biggest stories shaping U.S. trade, industrial policy, and the American economy each week.
From tariffs, China, and supply chains to inflation, manufacturing, and economic security, Mihir and Andrew cut through the noise with sharp analysis to explain what’s really happening—and who it benefits. Focused on what matters for American workers and producers, The Big 3 connects the headlines to the deeper forces reshaping the U.S. economy—and what that means for the future of U.S. competitiveness.
The Big 3
Latest Episodes
The Biotech Race — How China is Winning & What Congress Must Do Now
This week on The Big 3, Mihir Torsekar is joined by Caitlin Frazer, Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, to discuss one of the most important—and least understood—strategic compe...
The Big 3: How Apple Built China's Manufacturing Empire
Apple’s decision to move manufacturing to China transformed not only the company, but the global economy.This week’s episode of The Big 3 with CPA senior economist Mihir Torsekar features bestselling author Patrick McGee, ...
The Beef Crisis: Why Imports Aren't Lowering Prices
Americans are paying more for beef than ever before, but the reasons extend far beyond temporary inflation or seasonal shortages. According to Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, today’s recor...
China’s Massive Port Network – Why the U.S. Should Be Concerned
China’s growing influence in Latin America extends well beyond trade. According to CSIS Associate Fellow Henry Ziemer, Beijing has spent years building an interconnected maritime network th...
China's Metal Empire and the Fight for Industrial Power
This week on The Big 3, CPA economists Mihir Torsekar and Andrew Rechenberg sit down with Ben Carlson of SAFE’s Center for Strategic Industrial Materials to examine China’s growing dominance in steel, aluminum, and copper—and what it mea...