> Would you argue that the period between 2003 and 2025 have strengthened or weakened the case for free trade?

For the US specifically, various considerations:

* https://twitter.com/ArmandDoma/status/1908189982789095677#m

* https://www.csis.org/analysis/do-not-blame-trade-decline-man...

* https://archive.is/https://www.wsj.com/opinion/free-trade-di...

* https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/when-are-tariffs-good

* https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/manufacturing-is-a-war-now