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Titled so that the conversation isn’t completely US-centric, but having said that, for the US could they retool things so that we are completely self-sufficient on food and fuel? Would that just mean the involved industries aren’t as profitable compared to being global or is it just not possible?
As an example, the whole wheat thing with Russia and Ukraine. Couldn’t we just grow our own wheat to cover our own needs (maybe we already do?). Excuse my ignorance, but it seems like it was decided that different countries are going to focus on a specific crop or two for global access and trade instead of diversifying for their own needs. That would probably make sense if the world was a peaceful place, but it’s not.
And like the title suggests, weigh in on if your country could pull this off if you don't live in the US.
As an example, the whole wheat thing with Russia and Ukraine. Couldn’t we just grow our own wheat to cover our own needs (maybe we already do?). Excuse my ignorance, but it seems like it was decided that different countries are going to focus on a specific crop or two for global access and trade instead of diversifying for their own needs. That would probably make sense if the world was a peaceful place, but it’s not.
And like the title suggests, weigh in on if your country could pull this off if you don't live in the US.