The main issue has been that any kind of market economy can lead to specialization, which can sometimes go a little too far. We used to have a bit more of a stable international order, wherein most countries at most times were hesitant to take advantage of their dominance in a certain sector to pressure other countries geopolitically. This is no longer the case right now. We are seeing this from our southern neighbour. We are seeing this from China on occasion as well.
Ultimately, this was a reality that we felt was very comfortable before. Now, on occasion, you might find out that one country is responsible for 80% of vehicle battery assembly. Suddenly, it ends up being a bit more dangerous and a bit less comfortable. This is the reality we have right now. We cannot fall back on regular systems to prevent countries from doing this.
