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I don't think that's at all realistic. Globalization, reliance on trade, etc. is a fact of life for everyone in the modern world. That includes even China. Any nation that cuts themselves off in an isolationist manner will not be able to compete economically. Of course the more of our own consumption we can produce the better, it's makes you less susceptible to problems when supply is cut off from outside for one reason or another, but trade is essential - both importing and exporting. Even if we were 100% self-sufficient in terms of what we needed, a grave price would be paid if foreign markets were eliminated for our goods.
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