Trade, Tariffs, Currencies, Colonialism, the Gold Watch and Everything
From Investing.com: 2025-04-15 01:32:00
The ongoing tariff-trade-war conflicts are rooted in Neocolonial strategies aiming to control markets and resources on terms favorable to the Neocolonial power. The historical context of trade routes from Rome to India highlights the mutual benefits of commerce, dispelling the myth of “free trade.” Colonialism and mercantilism have evolved into modern forms of Neocolonialism, utilizing currency manipulation, intellectual property transfers, and financialization to control markets and resources. The current trade conflicts reflect a struggle of Mercantilist-Financial Neocolonialism, with potential consequences of currency devaluations and economic demise. The focus now shifts to establishing a sustainable economy based on efficient resource use to counter the prevailing Mercantilist Landfill Economy.
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