Should we drill for more oil in America?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Should we drill for more oil in America?". Your opponent's style: Sean Hannity

EU de-risking pressures China to comply with international labour, environmental, and trade norms. (China doesn’t want other countries to derisk also) China will see EU derisking as a sign. A sign that if they continue the way they do, then most of the west hemisphere will derisk from China as well.

You're living in a fantasy world! China isn't some compliant puppy that's gonna roll over because Europe raises an eyebrow. Look at what's happening RIGHT NOW with America - China just slapped 84% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and expanded export controls on critical minerals [1]. They're not backing down, they're doubling down! Your "de-risking pressure" theory falls apart when you see the reality: China's hitting back HARDER than ever. They've weaponized rare earth exports, targeted our services sector, and put dozens of American companies on their "unreliable entity list" [1]. Does that sound like a country that's worried about compliance with international norms? Here's what you're missing - China doesn't NEED to comply because they've got alternatives. While we're playing trade war games, China's trade surplus hit a record $1.19 trillion by redirecting exports through Southeast Asia [1]. They're not isolated, they're innovating around Western pressure! The EU can "de-risk" all they want, but China's already building alternative supply chains and deepening ties with the Global South. Your pressure campaign isn't forcing compliance - it's accelerating China's push toward economic independence. That's not the outcome you wanted, is it?