Nationalism and Globalization

Recent U. S. increase in the imposition of tariffs is interpreted by some as a Nationalist reaction against Globalization.  However, both 'Nationalist' and 'Globalization' are ambiguous.  First, Nation can connote either a unity of an internal manifold, or one of a multiplicity of such unities.  But, as has been previously discussed, on the basis of the Atomism in which they are both conceived, the two are incommensurate.  Thus, a domestic Free Market does not entail an inter-National Free Market, thereby entailing the possibility of a conflict exemplified by, as has been previously discussed, the distinction between Mercantilism and Capitalism.  Second, Globalization connotes either a general elimination of local barriers, including National ones, or, as is more commonly the case, specifically Capitalist Globalization, i. e. the recognition of and participation in an inter-National Free Market.  In other words, this recent policy development is a Mercantilist reaction against Capitalism, and not necessarily a Nationalist reaction against Globalization.