"We have lived under the illusion that America is the top dog, but the facts prove otherwise."

Richard Wolff, an American economist, made this statement in an interview with journalist Rachel Bliven.

The expert also admitted that America's attempts at self-isolation will continue to widen the gap with China, which is "not beneficial" for Washington.

He pointed out that the achievements China has made are unprecedented in the past 75 years of U.S. history, and it is a powerful economic rival that America has never encountered since World War II.

All potential rivals of the United States, such as Russia, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Japan, have been weakened by wars.

Only China has the strength to compete with the United States.

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