The hottest Protectionism Substack posts right now

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They've Got You Buying and Selling

Bet On It • 392 implied HN points • 26 Feb 26
🌍 World Politics Protectionism
  1. Modern protectionism is inconsistent and ad hoc: it attacks both buying from foreigners and selling to them depending on which group complains, rather than following a clear principle.
  2. Exports like housing, tourism, and energy can raise local prices and spark backlash, but that same price effect would apply to any export, so singling out certain sales is arbitrary.
  3. Trade is a form of technology that creates abundance and overall gains, and since progress always hurts some people, the wiser response is to boost production and help the losers rather than block trade.

Trade War? Tariffs? How A Trump Election Would Change Tech

Big Technology • 2752 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Protectionism
  1. Global trade is super important for tech companies like Apple and those in semiconductors. If trade gets disrupted, it could lead to higher prices and inflation.
  2. Donald Trump's potential election could lead to drastic changes in global trade, including high tariffs on imports. This could reshape the landscape for many tech businesses.
  3. With Trump's focus on tariffs, global trade issues might become the main concern for the tech industry instead of social media or other topics that dominated past elections.

& We Are Live Over at the "Milken Review", with: Chickens Coming Home to Roost?: The Perils of Deglobalization

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 276 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Protectionism
  1. Countries are starting to use their market power for political reasons, which can hurt globalization. This means that economic decisions are becoming more political.
  2. The level of globalization has been changing a lot, and even though it dipped during the pandemic, it has started to recover. Still, many people are concerned about the risks of deglobalization.
  3. Reducing global connections might lead to higher prices and less innovation. The goal now seems to be working with other countries while being careful about becoming too dependent.

Did China Destroy Globalization?

Japan Economy Watch • 239 implied HN points • 22 Oct 22
🌍 World Politics Protectionism
  1. Globalization has not been destroyed, but governments in the US and Europe are facing challenges in pursuing new trade agreements due to protectionism.
  2. Blaming China for rising protectionism overlooks the main issues, such as technological advancements and the shift towards services, leading to a decline in manufacturing jobs.
  3. Importance lies in addressing the root causes of worker distress, like job loss and wage suppression, with adjustments and mechanisms to alleviate these challenges.
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