In this publication we assess common questions we receive about globalization. This includes whether global trade is on the decline, if onshoring is replacing foreign direct investment, and if the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency is in jeopardy. Global trade and FDI (foreign direct investment) flows are down from their early 2000s peaks, but by no means is globalization dead. Most of the downside in flows has come from China, which has been becoming more self-sufficient fo...
