there's a trade-off for sure, but at the moment some countries make a very small percentage of their goods locally, which leaves them more vulnerable to tariffs

there's a trade-off for sure, but at the moment some countries make a very small percentage of their goods locally, which leaves them more vulnerable to tariffs in a trade war. Whilst raw materials could be easily available, there is a ramp-up time to move any industry locally, both in terms of creating the manufacturing infrastructure, and in terms of acquiring the skills needed locally.