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The topic of free trade has been debated for centuries. The question is, should countries around the world have more freedom to trade within their borders? Or should they be restricted by tariffs and other barriers to trade? Countries with higher rates of poverty tend to oppose free trade because it can cause them to lose jobs in industries that are exposed to international competition. However, countries with high levels of development see the potential benefits from increased productivity and lower prices due to free trade. In this blog post we will discuss both sides of the debate, looking at some examples in history as well as current events. What do you think? Should free trade be a goal for countries around the world or not? Leave your thoughts in the comments below. In this blog post we will discuss both sides of the debate, looking at some examples in history as well as current events. Countries with higher rates of poverty tend to oppose free trade because it can cause them to lose jobs in industries exposed to international competition. However, countries with high levels of development see the potential benefits from increased productivity and lower prices due to free trade.. Do you think that that there should be an increase on tariffs and other barriers to limit imports into their country or does more open borders benefit all trading parties? What are your thoughts about how those who have been historically marginalized in the global trading system can have a voice in how trade is structured? What do you think? Should free trade be a goal for countries around the world or not? Leave your thoughts in the comments below. Countries with higher rates of poverty tend to oppose free trade because it can cause them to lose jobs in industries exposed to international competition. However, countries with high levels of development see the potential benefits from increased productivity and lower prices due to free trade..Do you think that that there should be an increase on tariffs and other barriers to limit imports into their country or does more open borders benefit all trading parties? What are your thoughts about how those who have been historically marginalized in the global trading system can have a voice in how trade is structured
