ISOLATIONISM is a policy that may initially seem appealing to those who view it as a safeguard for domestic industries. However, its long-term effects are far more damaging than its short-term gains. As the United States faces increasing global competition, especially from countries like China, embracing isolationism is a surefire way to undermine its own economic strength and global influence. In fact, what some perceive as 'decoupling' from the rest of the world, particularly from China, risks not only harming American businesses but also eroding the country's leadership in key industries.

While the idea of shielding domestic jobs and industries from foreign competition has strong populist appeal, especially in rural America, the reality is that isolationist policies fail to address the complexities of the modern global economy.