v2 Chapter 560： Countries' Responses - The United States

The Japanese have basically formulated guidelines and policies, and the Americans on the other side of the ocean will not be idle. The shock of Heiyun Town to them is too great, even if it is as strong as the United States, there is no such company that can have such strength. Now if you want to fight against the Black Cloud Group, you can only unite. Although it advertises freedom of operation and market, it is internal. Now that there is a strong enemy outside, it is definitely necessary to combine national resources, otherwise how to fight against the Black Cloud Group.

Olamp appeared at the meeting as the special envoy of President Reagan. This time, many American technology companies came to participate. The ones who can talk are nothing more than General Dynamics, Boeing, Motorola, IBM, Intel, Texas Instruments and other companies. Of course, Apple and Microsoft now have some say, but they don't play a leading role.

In addition, well-known universities such as MIT, Stanford, Caltech, University of California, and Harvard also sent representatives. In this regard, it can be seen that the heritage of American colleges and universities is indeed too powerful. Any university here is in the top 50 in the world, but many well-known universities don't even have the right to speak, I can't imagine it.

Opland said: "You are all leaders in the technology and industrial fields of the United States, and I believe you already know about the Black Cloud Town. The White House attaches great importance to this matter, and the President wants to establish a technology town in the United States. Of course, I have to admit that the black cloud town is not. The strength of the cloud group is stronger than that of any domestic company. Now, only by uniting and cooperating with you can you break this deadlock.

The science and technology of the United States has always been at the forefront of the world. Many advanced technologies used by human beings today originated from the United States. After years of accumulation and the implementation of various plans and reforms, the United States has made rapid progress in science and technology, and is a world leader in many fields such as rocket technology, weapons research, materials science, medicine, bioengineering, and computers.

In the United States, where the level of science and technology is developed, there are a large number of research institutions in various disciplines, which can be mainly divided into four types: government scientific research institutions, colleges and universities, industry and other non-profit institutions.

Government scientific research institutions are the basic force of scientific research activities in the United States. There are about 700 government scientific research institutions in the United States, and government-supported scientific research institutions belong to more than 20 different government departments. The U.S. government does not have a Ministry of Science and Technology, and the U.S. academies of sciences, engineering, and medical schools do not engage in specific scientific research. Most closely associated with scientific research activities are the US Departments of Defense, Energy, Agriculture, and Commerce, as well as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation.

At this time, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of Commerce are the ones who have the most say. Howard Malcolm Baldrige, as the Secretary of Commerce, will definitely attend this meeting, because many things need their guidance. However, the status of big American companies and well-known universities is detached, and some people do not necessarily give him face.

Another big shot is Defense Secretary Kasper Weinberger, a ruthless man known as the Cold War Warrior. Born in San Francisco. In 1938 and 1941, he received a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from Harvard University. Served in World War II with the 41st Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he retired and became a lawyer. In 1981, he was President Ronald Reagan's Secretary of Defense. During that time, he oversaw $2 trillion in military expansion spending. Implement the largest peacetime U.S. military upgrade. But, as the Reagan administration was embroiled in the Irancon scandal, Weinberg was also involved. He is on trial on charges of lying to Congress and concealing thousands of pages of handwritten records. Resigned in 1987. In 1992, President George W. Bush announced a "full, comprehensive and unconditional pardon" for Weinberger

Howard Malcolm Baldrige and Kasper Weinberg glanced at each other, and it was obvious who would speak first. After all, the presidential envoys have already expressed their views, and they have to express their views. Although both of them are minister-level executives, the status of the Ministry of Defense in any country is detached. It is definitely stronger than other departments, but after all, it does not involve national security, and the Minister of Defense does not have much to say. National defense is the security guarantee of a country, and being able to attend the meeting shows that we attach great importance to this matter; after all, technology and military have always been closely linked.

But if you have to express your opinion on such a trivial matter, then you will look down on Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan too much. After all, at present, the other party is only threatening US technology and industrial enterprises, not US national security.

Seeing this situation, Howard Markov Baldrich knew that the Minister of Defense didn't want to say it, so he had to explain the situation. So he said solemnly: "Everyone, we discussed the issue of Heiyun Group last time, and the Ministry of Commerce wants to sue it through an anti-monopoly investigation."

"But after the investigation, it was found that although the Heiyun Group has advanced technology, it has not formed a monopoly in any field. The Ministry of Commerce cannot impose charges on the Heiyun Group for no reason, and even the tax department will not agree. It will make the Ministry of Commerce the target of public criticism, and no one dares to take this risk.”

"As for the establishment of an American technology town, the Ministry of Commerce absolutely supports it, but at present, the location issue must be considered first. There are many places in the United States suitable for establishing a technology town. This is our advantage and disadvantage."

Howard Markov Baldrich is also a smart person, just want to tell everyone that it is not that the Ministry of Commerce does not want to investigate the Black Cloud Group, but that they have not formed a monopoly at all. As for the tax department, the meaning is also very obvious, that is, they are the largest taxpayers. It is estimated that the tax department will not agree to hand over the business of the Black Cloud Group to you guys.

Unlike Japan, the patriotism of American entrepreneurs is not so prominent. Many companies will register their parent companies in the Cayman Islands, which can reasonably avoid a lot of taxes. Both Black Cloud Computer and Auto Company are registered in the United States. Together, the two companies have become the largest taxpayers in the United States. Not only the two technology companies of Black Cloud, but also the registered place of Blackstone Fund has always been on Wall Street.

Now the power is fully manifested, that is, the government does not want you to be in trouble. As long as you don't go too far, everyone will turn a blind eye.

The U.S. tax department is definitely the most combative agency. Any business or individual will be frightened when they hear the tax department, and the degree of fear is even greater than the FBI.

The U.S. tax department is very friendly to Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan. After all, there are not many companies that have never done any tax manipulation; the most important thing is that they have never even used reasonable tax avoidance.

Bao Zixuan did not have any big spending, nor did he buy any real estate in the United States. This makes tax deductions almost non-existent, and the annual tax data is particularly beautiful.

The tax department likes such companies and entrepreneurs, and they believe that this is a manifestation of social responsibility. If anyone dares to attack the Black Cloud Group, the tax department will not agree without evidence.

As for where to build the tech town, it is because the situation in the United States is more complicated; the competition between the east, the west, the north and the south is much more intense than in Japan.

Back then, the north and the south could have wars because of their interests, and there was nothing they dared to do. As for the East and West, it can be seen from sports competitions In the finals of many sports competitions in the United States, the Eastern champions face the Western champions.

In addition, it will also involve the interests of various universities and enterprises. Everyone knows that it is suitable to build in Silicon Valley. But MIT and Harvard will certainly have opinions, which are the two most powerful universities in the United States.

When the old Stanford was despised, Stanford University was established because his son died while he was studying at Harvard, and he wanted to name a teaching building after his son. At the same time, Stanford and MIT have been competing for the world's first computer university, which can be seen from the publicity of both parties. The award is basically divided among professors or alumni of the two universities, and the competition is fierce.

As for companies, it is better to understand that many companies have spheres of influence. Motorola would not like to build a tech town in Chicago, but Microsoft and Boeing definitely want to build a tech town in Seattle. As for other companies, they have their own plans. It must be as close as possible to their own headquarters, so that the appreciation of the previously hoarded land is enough for them to live a good life for a few years.

Although you are the Minister of Commerce, Howard Markov Baldrich knows his position. He didn't dare to show any inclination, otherwise he would easily offend people. It's okay to say that when you are in office, you will be nothing after you leave. In the United States, these entrepreneurs can do everything for the sake of profit, and they must leave a way out for themselves.

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