Hosted by the Adam Smith Center at the Florida International University

Competitive industries depend on secure and competitive supply chains. As geopolitical competition and market distortions reshape the global economy, strengthening North America’s production ecosystem has become a strategic priority. The challenge is not simply to produce more within the region, but to identify which inputs, technologies, and capabilities are truly critical, and where targeted action can deliver the greatest economic and security benefits.

The discussion will examine how closer regional cooperation can strengthen supply chains in semiconductors, critical minerals, energy, advanced manufacturing, and other strategic industries. Panelists will explore the investments, industrial policies, innovation, and public-private partnerships needed to expand regional production, reduce strategic vulnerabilities, and balance resilience with cost and competitiveness. The conversation will consider how these efforts can strengthen North America’s position in the industries shaping the global economy.