Jack Lifton @ InvestorNews (Critical Minerals & Rare Earths)

The End of Globalization Was an American Decision, Not a Chinese Victory

The article argues that the decline of globalization stems from eight decades of U.S. policy that favored military dominance and financial abstraction over building manufacturing partnerships in the Global South. After World II, America offered aid tied to its strategic interests rather than genuine economic development, then later allowed its financial sector to fund China’s industrial rise without assuming responsibility. China leveraged that capital to construct infrastructure and manufacturing ecosystems across developing economies, effectively filling the gap the U.S. left. Canada’s recent $25 billion sovereign‑style fund illustrates a shift toward middle‑power autonomy as the American‑led model wanes.