like the analysis but I disagree somewhat. Taken to extreme, de-coupling with force repatriation of supply chain either directly to the US or to US controlled /

like the analysis but I disagree somewhat. Taken to extreme, de-coupling with force repatriation of supply chain either directly to the US or to US controlled / US influenced countries. Also, developments new material science, 4D printing, hydroponic farming etc will reduce the dependency on the necessity of trade - which is fundamentally about the acquisition of resources which you could not provide for yourself. The course for a de-coupled future is probably set; the challenge for humanity is: are we able to co-exist without interdependence?