• 14. 7. 2025 • H. T. •
In 1200 BCE, ancient empires like Hittites collapsed when trade networks with partners unraveled. When trade stopped, so did the flow of food, tools, and ideas. The result? A domino effect of societal breakdown.
As trade collapsed, economies dependent on imported goods and materials imploded. No tin, no copper, no food shipments—just chaos.
As consequence the Hittite Empire vanished almost entirely, the Mycenaean civilization fell into ruin.
Cities vanished. Literacy disappeared. Civilization dimmed for centuries.
Fast-forward to 2025. The U.S. is slapping high tariffs on key partners. Supply chains are shaking, prices rising, allies drifting.
The lesson from the Bronze Age? When a powerful nation disrupts its trade ecosystem, the ripple effects can be seismic. When trade breaks down due to external disruptions, internal unrest and environmental stress, economies crumble.
Trade isn’t just commerce. It’s stability. Interdependence. Survival.
