Opinion | Notable & Quotable: FedEx's Fred Smith, RIP

Core Viewpoint - Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, emphasized the importance of free trade as a means for the U.S. to achieve wealth while allowing global prosperity, criticizing the neglect of U.S. industry in favor of financial and tech sectors [1] Group 1 - Smith's belief that free trade has made the U.S. the only global power to get rich while enabling global prosperity [1] - Criticism of U.S. administrations for prioritizing financial and tech sectors over industrial growth, leading to increased populism [1] - The perception of global trade as a villain due to the neglect of U.S. industry [1]