Is Trump’s Protectionism Reshaping America or Merely Revisiting Ideas?

The Shifting Geography of Protectionism

Editor’s note: The Liberal Patriot is excited to welcome Justin Vassallo as a regular contributor to the publication. As you’ve seen over the past year, Justin is a superb writer and analyst and will now host a regular Monday column for us focused on political economy, industrial policy, and American political development. Our great colleague Nate Moore is headed off to law school soon but will still write occasional data and political pieces fo…

Is Trump’s Protectionism Reshaping America or Merely Revisiting Ideas?

The post discusses the implications of Trump's administration on American nativism and exceptionalism, emphasizing his exclusionary approach towards immigration and economic protectionism. It argues that Trump's era represents a superficial change rather than a true revolutionary shift, highlighting the diminishing global influence of the United States under his leadership.