Which statement best describes both the positive and negative effects of free
trade in the modern era?

A. Free trade protects domestic workers from foreign competition
but prevents businesses from accepting foreign investment.

B. Free trade reduces the prices of imported goods but makes
countries more likely to adopt aggressive foreign policies.

C. Free trade allows countries to be more economically independent
but forces them to establish tariffs that limit economic growth.

D. Free trade allows businesses to reduce their labor costs but can
lead to exploitation of workers in poor countries.