George Osborne Quotes

But, we have had the debate in our country now for a number of years as to whether or not free trade agreements are good for economic growth and economic opportunity in creating jobs and lifting people out of poverty.

Liberalization of trade barriers are essential for long-term global growth.

Economies that are open to trade grow faster.

Britain has always been at its most successful when it's a trading nation.

I believe in removing barriers in international trade. Part of the reason is that this creates huge markets for all of our products.

Liberalized trade - in broadly multilateral, regional, or bilateral agreements - is a key ingredient in the recipe for prosperity... An absolute prerequisite for long-term economic growth is full participation in the global economy and trading system.

The way - the principle way that human beings had gotten out of extreme poverty is free trade.

Africa needs access to markets.

Free trade has been one of the tenets of the modern Mexican economy, and it's through competition and free trade that we will continue to advance.

Before we move forward with new efforts to lower the barriers to international free trade, we must review the consequences of the policies of the past and address the problems of the present.

Globalization and free trade do spur economic growth, and they lead to lower prices on many goods.

The establishment of free trade agreements can be a critical and progressive step towards greater economic integration, and continues to become more valuable in an increasingly global world.

It is my belief CAFTA will be beneficial for Alabama and the United States as a whole.

Free trade is the result of prosperity rather than the cause of prosperity .... Without growth over a long period of time you will not have a political commitment to free trade.

When you lower trade barriers and level the playing field, you create a mutual pool of wealth.

Debt relief without the opening of markets will not relieve third world countries from their poverty.

Free trade economists have to explain how free trade can be an explanation for the economic success of today’s rich countries, when it simply had not been practiced very much before they became rich.

When you export unprocessed goods, in simple words, you are exporting jobs, taxes, and other key economic opportunities... it is high time we stopped this outdated trade system.

Free trade is good for all countries but not necessarily good for all peoples in all countries.

A vicious circle of increasing emigration resulting in a smaller domestic market depleted of initiative and skill, and a reduced incentive … to undertake and organize the productive enterprises which alone can provide increased employment opportunities and higher living standards…. Protectionism, both in agriculture and industry would have to give way to active participation in a free-trading world.

I believe that trade is essential for economic growth and development around the world, but I also believe that trade is imperfect.

America wins when we trade and export and import.

What we should do is promote trade in the world, not try to stifle it.

Free trade is the way to bring jobs and prosperity.

Opening markets abroad through trade agreements is especially important for American small businesses and manufacturers to enhance growth and job creation.