FabSwingers.com forum: Is Globalisation Over ?

By *eoBlooms OP Man
6 weeks ago

Springfield

Do the Trump tarrifs mark a new era of nationalism and protectionism ?

If so, if this bad for the global economy or a necessary correction after decades of free market liberalism ?

Is Trump an aberration, or a sign of things to come ?

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By *eoBlooms OP Man
6 weeks ago

Springfield

UK Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said the era of globalisation has "ended" following Donald Trump's new tariffs - BBC interview this morning.

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By *idnight RamblerMan
6 weeks ago

Pershore

Globalisation relies on trust. In 2025 there is no trust.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
6 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

I think as an island we should be more self sufficient,but still able to import goods as and when.

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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
6 weeks ago

nearby

Brexit

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By *deepdiveMan
6 weeks ago

France / Birmingham

"Do the Trump tarrifs mark a new era of nationalism and protectionism ?

If so, if this bad for the global economy or a necessary correction after decades of free market liberalism ?

Is Trump an aberration, or a sign of things to come ?

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By *eoBlooms OP Man
6 weeks ago

Springfield

"Brexit "

Was Brexit a symptom or cause ?

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By *eoBlooms OP Man
6 weeks ago

Springfield

"I think as an island we should be more self sufficient,but still able to import goods as and when."

Agree Jools.

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By *eoBlooms OP Man
6 weeks ago

Springfield

"Globalisation relies on trust. In 2025 there is no trust."

That is true.

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By *ecadentDeviantsCouple
6 weeks ago

Northwich

No I don’t think it’s over, these things cannot be unwound in a hurry, but it might have reached it’s zenith.

Besides, all countries cannot adopt a policy of autarky, as not all countries have the means to do so.

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By *esYesOMGYes!Man
6 weeks ago

Didsbury

"Globalisation relies on trust. In 2025 there is no trust."

True. Globalisation also relies on a monetary standard that can be trusted and the dollar is in its dying throes, it’s been on life support for decades. We need to distance ourselves from it and see what will replace it. We’d be more secure if we’d got on board with the euro when we had the chance. Too late for that now.

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By *ulie.your. bottom. slutTV/TS
6 weeks ago

Glasgow

"Do the Trump tarrifs mark a new era of nationalism and protectionism ?

If so, if this bad for the global economy or a necessary correction after decades of free market liberalism ?

Is Trump an aberration, or a sign of things to come ?

I think maybe a necessary correction. Globalisation has led to disenfranchised public left behind by the modern economy, a elite who have become too powerful and bullying politicians in all countries with their wealth.

One thing I must give Trump credit for is not dancing to the tune of the billionaires like a lot of politicians have in Western countries and making them dance to his.

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By *oubleswing2019Man
6 weeks ago

Colchester

I don't think globalisation is over by any stretch of the imagination.

If anything, I believe the entrenchment of US policy towards tariffs and isolation will accelerate further globalisation aligned more around the BRICS countries.

If you were an investor/shareholder, are you going to invest in

1. USA, with restrictive tariffs and a yo-yo economic policy ?

2. Chase growing opportunities in emergent and more welcoming markets elsewhere ?

Both carry risk, of course. I would counsel option 1 is the riskiest of all at this moment in time for very little reward.

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By *hirleyMan
6 weeks ago

somewhere

So reverse all the bs thatcher, major, Blair, cameron etc etc bestowed upon us all? One can pray🙏🏼

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By *uddy laneMan
6 weeks ago

dudley

"Do the Trump tarrifs mark a new era of nationalism and protectionism ?

If so, if this bad for the global economy or a necessary correction after decades of free market liberalism ?

Is Trump an aberration, or a sign of things to come ?

The tariffs have forced this net zero lunacy to be scratched off for high end uk car manufacturers, who would of thought it the climate can wait a bit longer to be cleansed of life giving carbon because of Mr trump.

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By *ggdrasil66Man
5 weeks ago

Saltdean

I’m not a big fan of globalism, and unfortunately don’t think that it will ever actually end. Big businesses rely on it so they can easily export their products, or services to the rest of the world. Corporate greed is not going to stop, with or without tariffs. I do, however, think that Donald Trump has hit the reset button, and that it will all change now, and some parts of the world might find it difficult to adjust. We will almost certainly get a good trade deal with the US, and that is about as good as it gets.

I can also see some industrial re nationalization of loss making industries, starting with British Steel. We could, hopefully see something similar with the railways. To me it’s time to become as self reliant as we possibly can. Because if ever we did find ourselves involved in a real trade war, we must be able to keep things going here at home.

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By *loscouplegl3Couple
5 weeks ago

Gloucester

Globalisation is the future it is inevitable. Trading blocks will grow, borders will be less important if it slows the movement of goods, services, money or labour.

Trump is having a childish tantrum trying to drag the world back to the 70s. But in time he will disappear and the March of progress will continue.

Petty nationalism will never go away as there has always been that minority that think their patch of mud is obviously more important than some one else’s patch of mud.

But they will get fewer thankfully

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By *ikeSM23Man
5 weeks ago

Manchester

Globalisation is a far broader church than the dysfunctional nationalist spike that is enveloping western countries today. Frankly any measure of economic parochialism will be short lived as other far greater forces influence humanity around the planet. Already the UK’s brexit isolation is rapidly disappearing as the government forms and reinforces its security (and a lot more) interests with Europe. Trump’s tantrum government is limited if nothing else by the ageing process of trump himself. Pollution does not follow national borders meaning cross boundary cooperation will become essential not preferred. The empire interests of China, Russian and Iran will demand global outlooks are reinforced. And all this is completely swamped by the ever increasing impacts of global warming ….. !

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By *exy_HornyCouple
5 weeks ago

Leigh

Due to the huge disparity in wages and environmental standards the reversal of globalisation is only possible if consumers buy fewer, better quality, products and make them last longer.

Repair not replace until the items are completely worn out.

Unfortunately the general public are, generally, stupid so are led to believe they need to buy large quantities of tat which is used for a short time then thrown away.

Fast fashion and disposable electronics (vapes, singing cards, cheap children’s toys etc.) are some of the worst examples but the stupidity permeates most of our society.

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By *ostindreamsMan
5 weeks ago

London

I think countries will have to adapt. It's probably ok to rely on other countries for luxury goods, but everyone will try to be self-reliant on basic stuff like energy and food. This would mean things will get expensive. But it's a sacrifice people will have to make to prevent themselves from being at the mercy of an unfriendly nation for basic goods needed for survival.

If European politicians really want to be ready for this, they could start by being more supportive of the farmers

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By *GentlemanMan
5 weeks ago

Worcester

Whether you view Trump’s tariffs as a necessary course correction or a dangerous retreat, they undeniably signaled a shift toward economic nationalism. While globalisation isn’t over, it’s certainly being redefined—less as a universal ideal and more as a contested space between national interest and interdependence.

For some, Trump’s protectionism was a backlash to the perceived downsides of global free trade; for others, it was an unsophisticated disruption. But either way, he wasn’t an aberration—he was a symptom. Rising populism, fractured supply chains, and national-security-first economics suggest that elements of his approach are here to stay, even if his style is not.

Globalisation isn’t dead—but it’s now competing with a resurgent nationalism that many no longer feel embarrassed to embrace.

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By *eoBlooms OP Man
5 weeks ago

Springfield

"Whether you view Trump’s tariffs as a necessary course correction or a dangerous retreat, they undeniably signaled a shift toward economic nationalism. While globalisation isn’t over, it’s certainly being redefined—less as a universal ideal and more as a contested space between national interest and interdependence.

Globalisation isn’t dead—but it’s now competing with a resurgent nationalism that many no longer feel embarrassed to embrace."

Very well put

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