Assistant Secretary of War Michael Cadenazzi on Rebooting America’s Defense Industrial Base

The first Trump administration warned Americans that depending on foreign manufacturing had eroded the United States’ industrial base over the previous 30 years. Both parties now recognize the danger of US supply chains relying on China—a dependence that includes common consumer goods and extends to critical inputs for US military systems. Fortunately, the second Trump administration is continuing to rebuild the US defense industrial base and restore American manufacturing. The Department of War is a primary driver of this effort.

Join Hudson for a conversation with Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy Michael Cadenazzi, who leads the DoW’s efforts to develop and maintain the US defense industrial base to secure critical national security supply chains. Assistant Secretary Cadenazzi will give remarks on the department’s new initiatives and priorities, then sit down for a fireside chat with Senior Fellow Nadia Schadlow. The event will conclude with audience Q&A.