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Is more trade always beneficial for countries?
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Selected claim, supporting its parent
Free trade makes it difficult for states to protect emerging 'infant' industries.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Often, states use tariffs or subsidies to ensure new industries can grow. However, these policies often violate the terms of free trade agreements.
Pro claim 2
Industries that are just starting up likely do not have the economies of scale, name recognition, or flexibility to compete with older, established competitors on the open market.
Con claim 1, children below
Accomodations for infant or weak industries can be provided within trade agreements.