Why is international trade important for most countries? A. It makes countries more independent and less reliant on foreign countries.
B. It prevents countries from having a trade deficit that harms their economies.
C. It gives countries access to essential goods they cannot produce themselves.
D. It encourages countries to produce a wider variety of products for their citizens.

Explanation:

I think D is right answer

D.It encourages countries to produce a wider variety of products for their citizens.

International trade allows countries to expand their markets and access goods and services that otherwise may not have been available domestically. As a result of international trade, the market is more competitive. This ultimately results in more competitive pricing and brings a cheaper product home to the consumer.

explanation:

with the profits from the european sales, merchants purchased europe's manufactured  goods, including tools and weapons. then the merchants shipped those manufactured  goods, along with the  american  sugar and rum, to west africa where they were bartered for  slaves.

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