Bloomberg Talks Senator Thom Tillis Talks Fed, China, and US Relations with Europe
Feb 13, 2026
Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican known for banking and tech policy, discusses the Federal Reserve nomination standstill amid a DOJ probe. He tackles U.S.-China economic concerns and investor access. He also explores AI leadership, national data rules to avoid patchwork, and pressing NATO spending and transatlantic tensions.
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China And Corporate Ties Raise Skepticism
- Senator Thom Tillis argues Chinese firms and the CCP are deeply intertwined, so U.S. skepticism is warranted.
- He supports holding Chinese companies accountable while still seeking a workable relationship founded on trust.
Embrace AI To Maintain Global Leadership
- Embrace and lead in AI rather than fear it, according to Senator Thom Tillis.
- Invest in innovation and avoid stifling policies that would hinder U.S. AI leadership.
Set National AI And Data Rules
- Create federal AI and data privacy rules to preempt a patchwork of state laws that hamper innovation.
- Use national standards to protect privacy while enabling U.S. tech competitiveness and possibly lead by example for Europe.