What the NAFTA dairy wars reveal about free markets

The dairy trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada is about more than just milk. It reveals the role of governments, markets and free-trade agreements in creating thriving societies, which is the defining conflict of this era, according to Quartz. The world order built on free trade pushed globalization too far...

The dairy trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada is about more than just milk. It reveals the role of governments, markets and free-trade deals in creating thriving societies, which is the defining conflict of this era, according to Quartz.

The world order built on free trade pushed globalization too far, leading to populist backlashes like Donald Trump’s election and Brexit. Will the result be nationalism wielding trade threats, or can countries regain control of their economic policies while preserving open markets?