What’s the interdependence of humankind on grounds for food

explanation:

with the profits from the european sales, merchants purchased europe's manufactured  goods, including tools and weapons. then the merchants shipped those manufactured  goods, along with the  american  sugar and rum, to west africa where they were bartered for  slaves.

protectionism fosters competition and keeps price regulated is not an argument in favor of protectionism.

answer; being clearly political;