Trump’s Anti-Growth Agenda
The Atlantic argues that Donald Trump's current economic policies threaten the long-term global dominance of the United States. The article draws parallels between the decline of the British Empire and the potential risks of abandoning free trade and high-skilled immigration.
Why it matters
It highlights the debate over whether protectionist economic policies undermine a nation's superpower status and long-term growth potential.
When a superpower’s economy lags, hegemony becomes unsustainable.
The article explicitly critiques Trump's agenda as 'anti-growth' and frames his policies as a threat to American hegemony.
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