Imagine a world without oxygen—pretty impossible, right? 🌬️ Well, according to Yves Leterme, former Prime Minister of Belgium, that's exactly what our economies would be like without free trade! 🌐
In a recent interview with CGTN, Leterme highlighted how interconnected our global economies are. \"Our economies need free trade as a human body needs oxygen,\" he said. Over the past few decades, this \"oxygen\" has fueled tremendous economic progress worldwide. 🚀
But there's a catch! Leterme warns against turning back the clock on global trade. \"We should not make mistakes to turn this back,\" he emphasized. In other words, embracing protectionism is like holding our breath—it's just not sustainable! 😰
He also pointed out that economic growth isn't a zero-sum game where one's gain is another's loss. Instead, it's full of win-win opportunities for everyone involved. 🏆🤝🏆
So next time you think about the global market, remember: free trade keeps the world spinning and economies thriving! 🌎❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
