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

Responses

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

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

higher consumer prices due to intensified competition between producers

1 answer

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

loss of local jobs to international competition.

Free trade can lead to industries in certain countries being unable to compete with cheaper imports, which may result in local job losses.