This has to be George Will's greatest piece on trade. Worth reading the whole article.
"To those who say that this is as plausible as trying to produce prosperity with protectionism -- correctly likened to pursuing wealth by blockading one's own ports -- today's trade warriors respond: Have patience. Given sufficient time, protectionism will pay.
But as the comedian Steven Wright says, everywhere is walking distance if you have the time."
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/will072618.php3