Indeed US is spending billions of dollars with other countries for things we need. However, the open trade and the trade agreements allow US also to use its comparative advantage and export the products or services that we have better technology and thus cheaper to provide. For example, we have a comparative advantage on computer technology. Wouldn't this lead to overall benefits for all?

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Indeed US is spending billions of dollars with other countries for things we need. However, the open trade and the trade agreements allow US also to use its comparative advantage and export the products or services that we have better technology and thus cheaper to provide. For example, we have a comparative advantage on computer technology. Wouldn't this lead to overall benefits for all?
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