The article discusses the negative impact of President Trump's tariffs and immigration policies on the American psyche, suggesting they create barriers not just in trade but also in cultural and intellectual exchanges. The author argues that historically significant nations have thrived as crossroads that foster innovation through diversity and collaboration. Trump’s agenda appears focused on alienating foreign communities, thus undermining the principles that have traditionally made America a hub for creativity and economic progress, ultimately risking its status as a leader in global innovation.
Trump's trade policies obstruct not only the flow of goods but also the flow of ideas, contacts, technology and friendships as well.
Great nations have been crossroads nations—places where people from all over met, exchanged ideas, and came up with new ones together.
Economic innovation explodes in places with a rich network of import channels, which in turn provide channels for new ideas.
The essence of the Trump agenda might be: We don't like those damn foreigners.
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