How did globalization become a tool of pressure? Zahra Fahri Globalization was supposed to make trade cheaper and the economies of countries closer together; But now these affiliations have become a tool for exerting political pressure. The Foreign Affairs article describes how the US and China use their position in the global supply chain to constrain the other side with the concept of a "bottleneck trap". But these restrictions do not only harm the other side; Disruption in the supply chain, an increase in the cost of production and uncertainty in investment can also affect other companies and economies. This video examines why countries' efforts to reduce dependence and increase bargaining power may lead to more expensive trade, a more fragmented global economy, and greater vulnerability to shocks. the channel.