respond to classmate's post:Globalization functions like an intricate web connecting the world's economieswhat happens in one region often impacts the entire system. This interconnectedness became especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic when the U.S. became heavily dependent on imports for critical items such as medical equipment and microprocessors. Globalization allows the United States to outsource production to other countries, mainly to reduce costs. By taking advantage of lower labor and production expenses abroad, U.S. companies can offer products at more competitive prices, benefiting consumers with lower costs and boosting corporate profitability. However, outsourcing has its drawbacks, including domestic job losses in certain sectors and growing economic inequality. Tariffs, particularly those recently imposed on imports from countries like China, Mexico, and Canada, add another layer of complexity to globalization. These tariffs can drive up costs for consumers, as companies pass on the higher prices of imported goods. While tariffs are intended to protect American industries by making foreign products more expensive and encouraging consumers to purchase domestic alternatives, they can also backfire. For example, some General Motors vehicles are manufactured in Mexico, so tariffs on imports can affect prices for cars made in the U.S. as well. Furthermore, tariffs on steel, designed to protect U.S. manufacturers from cheaper foreign competition, were a ke