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But Friedman told me the world is flat!

Thomas “Mustache of Understanding” Friedman assured us that globalization has leveled the economic playing field, facilitating competition and collaboration, making the world “flat.” So how’s that going? “Thousands of U.S.-bound packages shipped by UPS are trapped at hubs across the country, unable to clear the maze of new customs requirements imposed by the Trump administration. […]