Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basic produced by other counties have to be transported foe a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

International trade has led to an increase in many

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, including daily necessity products, which are produced and transported by other countries.

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system brings numerous benefits, it

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poses challenges. The question is whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and to answer

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, we need to examine both sides of the issue. To start with, the most significant advantage is accessibility. To clarify, not every place is good for producing everything; every place has different natural resources and climate, so the

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that are not possible to produce in one country can be transported from another country.

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, Canada imports a lot of

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as sugarcane and flour,

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exports a lot of

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, the availability of

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that consumers need.

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, another benefit is employment. Export and import businesses give jobs to thousands of people because of the requirements for drivers, labour, and so on.

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contributes to economic growth and provides stable income opportunities for many people. Moving toward drawbacks,

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,

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is the biggest disadvantage of global trade is

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. Lots of trucks, ships, and other sources are used to transport goods over long distances, which increases greenhouse gases and air

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.

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, a study published by the International Transport Forum (2022) showed that international shipping contributes nearly 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions, making it a major contributor to climate change.

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, fruits like bananas are often shipped from countries like Ecuador to Canada. By the time they reach Canadian grocery stores, they have travelled thousands of

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, using refrigerated containers that consume a lot of energy.

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not only increases environmental

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raises the final price for consumers. .

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, the cost of goods often rises

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expenses related to fuel, taxes, and labour.

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, despite having numerous benefits, the cons can not be neglected

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From an economic standpoint, the benefits are substantial, but from an environmental and long-term sustainability view, the disadvantages may be more concerning.

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, nations need to find ways to mitigate the negative effects of global transportation,

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as investing in sustainable energy sources and promoting local production where feasible.