I would concur with that as long as those standards are sophisticated and involve back-and-forth between the universities and are not just a diktat from the federal government to an autonomous institution. The risk is not just for another city or another university; the risk is also for another country. Most western countries are deeply engaged, university to university, with China, with all the risks and advantages that this engagement conveys. What is needed is a sophisticated balance of risk and opportunity.
On May 3rd, 2021. See this statement in context.