Which of the following is a problem associated with free trade? (1 point)

Responses

loss of local jobs to international competition
loss of local jobs to international competition

increased prices due to more stringent environmental protections
increased prices due to more stringent environmental protections

increased tensions between countries as they become more self-reliant
increased tensions between countries as they become more self-reliant

higher consumer prices due to intensified competition between producers

1 answer

The problem associated with free trade from the options provided is:

loss of local jobs to international competition

Free trade can lead to local industries facing competition from abroad, which may result in job losses in certain sectors as companies may choose to relocate production to countries with lower labor costs.