> explain the current resurgence of protectionism Sorry, I meant nobody is denying the benefits of free trade in this discussion here. > This redistribution a

> explain the current resurgence of protectionism Sorry, I meant nobody is denying the benefits of free trade in this discussion here. > This redistribution argument has very little to do with trade But it does. Trade only makes everything better if you do redistribute. That's the whole point. Without redistribution, it's expected and even legitimate that some sectors object to, and reject free trade.