Embrace Quote by Robert Lighthizer
“Modern free-traders... embrace their ideal with a passion that makes Robespierre seem prudent. They embrace unbridled free trade, even as it helps China become a superpower.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Testimony before U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, 2023
Advocates of unrestricted trade ignore geopolitical risks, treating trade as a moral crusade despite strategic consequences.
In simple terms: Free trade is praised without considering power shifts.
Consider trade's broader impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- foreign relations
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does free trade affect national sovereignty?
- What safeguards balance openness and security?
Overlooks domestic industry vulnerabilities.