Isn't this potentially beneficial for those countries? - The language barrier creates a distinct market for products and services -> good for local companies.

Isn't this potentially beneficial for those countries? - The language barrier creates a distinct market for products and services -> good for local companies. - The language barrier creates a distinct market for media and entertainment -> good for local culture. - Can't read US media directly -> slightly more political independence. - People can't speak English -> slightly less brain drain (alas, most educated people learn English anyway, but not all).