[deogeo]

So when China acts protectionist, this is OK and in tune with free-trade globalism, because globalism "doesn't lock you in to believing every item should be produced internationally."

But when they accuse the US of that very same protectionism, this is not hypocritical, because of complex and nuanced reasons. Do I understand that correctly?

[fao_]

How is producing a single pen using solely the labour of residents of China 'protectionist'.

Can you explain where I have accused the US of being protectionist?