"Free trade doesn't make friends or peace, it is just exchange." But it is also exchange of knowledge, ideas, culture, morals and technology. It was trade that

"Free trade doesn't make friends or peace, it is just exchange." But it is also exchange of knowledge, ideas, culture, morals and technology. It was trade that connected the world since ages and helped progress us all. Nationalism on the other hand does not connect, but rather disconnects. And goverment strategic control of essential industries? I am very sceptical that they can even identify the core essentials. Because if this label means state protection and funding, then suddenly every industry will declare themself essential with the result, that those with the best connections to the politics, will win the race. Likely the car makers, VW and co.