Much of global trade is facilitated by the US military. If that support and protection is withdrawn, people will be more likely to dive into war over resources.

Much of global trade is facilitated by the US military. If that support and protection is withdrawn, people will be more likely to dive into war over resources. I'm not saying the US is _good_ because they prop up free trade. It's just empire 2.0, not some altruistic quest on the US's part.