With fewer trade barriers, producers have more options of where to procure resources needed for the production of their own goods. Thus, they can choose the better options.

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Pro: This is especially important for producers who rely on resources that may degrade over long shipping times, like food products. Freer trade with closer countries can improve the overall quality of these goods.

Is more trade always beneficial for countries?

With fewer trade barriers, producers have more options of where to procure resources needed for the production of their own goods. Thus, they can choose the better options.

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This is especially important for producers who rely on resources that may degrade over long shipping times, like food products. Freer trade with closer countries can improve the overall quality of these goods.

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With fewer trade barriers, producers have more options of where to procure resources needed for the production of their own goods. Thus, they can choose the better options.

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This is especially important for producers who rely on resources that may degrade over long shipping times, like food products. Freer trade with closer countries can improve the overall quality of these goods.