Is more trade always beneficial for countries?

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Selected thesis

More trade is always beneficial for countries.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1, children below

    More trade creates more efficient global markets, ensuring long-term prosperity.

  • Pro claim 2, children below

    Free trade directly benefits all consumers.

  • Con claim 1, children below

    More trade can often harm certain industries and workers.

  • Con claim 2, children below

    More trade can lead to less powerful countries being forced to adopt harmful policies.