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

Responses

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
higher consumer prices due to intensified competition between producers

loss of local jobs to international competition

1 answer

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

loss of local jobs to international competition

Free trade can result in domestic industries facing competition from foreign producers, which can lead to job losses in certain sectors as companies may move production to countries with lower labor costs or close down operations altogether.