Agreed, there are strategic complexities, more so now than ever before. I'm not attempting to make a pure argument for free trade vs protectionist - I'm merely making an argument why we should strive towards free trade policies rather than protectionist policies in the long run.
Also historically speaking, America (compared to some other governments and policy bodies in the world) doesn't generally over regulate or adopt policies on young industries. This is generally in the spirit of not quashing broad innovation too early.
To your point though, we are indeed struggling with modern problems. Many of our modern problems though are partially due to modern marvels. I for one am optimistic we will make progress in some of these areas.
Also historically speaking, America (compared to some other governments and policy bodies in the world) doesn't generally over regulate or adopt policies on young industries. This is generally in the spirit of not quashing broad innovation too early.
To your point though, we are indeed struggling with modern problems. Many of our modern problems though are partially due to modern marvels. I for one am optimistic we will make progress in some of these areas.