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    Is globalization over?

    Due to the coronavirus? I read recently online of a prediction that crossing international borders may become harder in the future due to increased scrutiny - and not just health related but financial, professional, and criminal background check scrutiny.

    I'm thinking such would make globalization harder. Rob

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    The vast majority of people are not traveling internationally.

    It’s hard enough getting cargo into the country.

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    I looked at cruises and most aren’t booking until 2022. I am not planning on going to Europe until then. I don’t want to get there and find things closed. I could see them screening for health and criminal checks but others not so much.

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    Slowed a bit, but by no means over.

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    What do you mean by “globalization”?

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    I wish.

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    People and cargo/stuff, two different things.

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    No, I don't think it is. Looking at the world from various perspectives, I think the virus has actually put a more "global" focus on people, the environment... the world! Yes, people in general usually take a more local focus - their little corner of the world - but it's hard to deny causes in one place effecting other places, etc.

    Hope this made some semblance of sense - lol.
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    Because of the virus my DIL hasn’t seen her parents in almost 2 years. She is looking at spring travel if they all are vaccinated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bae View Post
    What do you mean by “globalization”?
    The fairly free movement of people, goods, and capital across the globe. Rob

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