We wake up to find the whole world building competitive…
“We wake up to find the whole world building competitive trade barriers, just as we found it a few years ago building competitive armaments. We are trying to reduce armaments to preserve the world's solvency. We shall have to reduce competitive trade barriers to preserve the world's sanity. As between the two, trade barriers are more destructive than armaments and more threatening to the peace of the world.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Reducing trade barriers is less harmful than reducing armaments; both are needed for global stability, but trade barriers pose a greater threat.
In simple terms: Trade barriers are more dangerous than weapons.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize lowering trade barriers.
Themes
economics
peace
policy
global stability
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
economic commentary
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- UN conferences
- economic reforms
Key Concepts
trade policy
military spending
international relations
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance should nations strike between trade openness and security?
- How can trade policies be enforced globally?
A Different Perspective
Reducing trade barriers alone may not ensure peace without disarmament.