China Quote by Richard N. Haass
“The benefits of freer trade, such as job creation, lower inflation, and greater consumer choice, are often invisible or only partly visible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2019
Free trade creates jobs, lowers inflation, and expands choices, yet its benefits are often hidden or only partly seen.
In simple terms: Free trade’s benefits are subtle and sometimes invisible.
Recognize and communicate the hidden gains of trade.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- business strategy
- public education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reveal trade’s hidden advantages?
- How to balance trade benefits with domestic concerns?
Trade benefits can be uneven and may harm certain sectors.