The idea of a free trade system within multiple states originated in a simple form in the 16th century
Free trade is predominantly advocated by political parties that hold economically liberal positions
The good thing about a free trade area is that it encourages competition, which consequently increases a country's efficiency, in order to be on par with its competitors
Free Trade Day aims to help teach people about the trading system and what the bigger picture is in regards to world markets
Free trade leads to faster productivity growth, especially for sectors and countries engaged in global value chains (GVCs)