The David Lin Report · Monday, June 29, 2026
Edward Fishman observes a global trend away from free trade towards protectionism, driven by increasing geopolitical competition and the weaponization of economic chokepoints. This shift could lead to more autarky or the formation of economic blocks.
“All this sounds like more protectionism and less free trade. Is that what the world's heading towards?”
“Yes, for sure. I mean I think that's the macro trend like cuz you know and I I you know my book Chokepoint as you know it's a narrative history of how we got from sort of the hyper globalization of the 90s to this age of economic warfare that we're living in today.”
“And I think what that represents is that there is a broad move away from open globalization into something that is more restrictive.”