Toward Globalization 2.0: A New Trade Policy Framework for Advanced-Industry Leadership and National Power

The era of Globalization 1.0, marked by idealistic free trade and fading borders, is giving way to a more grounded strategy that recognizes geopolitical realities and national interests. This new approach, Globalization 2.0, emphasizes smart trade with allies, strategic pushback against China’s economic tactics, and robust support for key American industries. Instead of retreating into isolationism, the U.S. is urged to adopt a pragmatic, rules-based system that both defends its advanced industrial base and aids workers caught in the turbulence of global shifts. The report calls for a more assertive and thoughtful trade policy that links economic strength to national power.