Because countries often have differing political and economic systems, agreements are needed to protect those invested in trade.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Trade agreements are important because they open up new marketplaces to small businesses, which ultimately translates into more jobs and greater economic growth.
The establishment of free trade agreements can be a critical and progressive step towards greater economic integration, and continues to become more valuable in an increasingly global world.
Nations keep agreements, keep their treaties so long as they continue to do them good.
Treaties, agreements and organizations to help settle disputes may be necessary, but they often favor the interests of business over citizens.
If we want more trade in the world, we should establish bilateral trade agreements with other democratic countries. That way we can control the decision-making process. The major economic countries of the world will enter into those agreements.
To open up new markets and create American jobs, we need to make global bilateral free trade agreements a priority as they were under the Clinton administration.
Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade.
The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed countries.
I think every country has to recognize its competitive advantage and liberate its strengths to be a partner in global trade, and that's the only way you can survive and succeed.
Economically, unfair trade will benefit nobody in the long run, as poorer countries will be bled totally dry and will become unable to produce anything.
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