Critical Thinking Some of the U.S. population supports free trade, whereas others are unhapppy, even angry, that the government has reduced regulations on imports of such products as textiles and furniture, causing factories to shut down and employees to lose their jobs. They feel that the U.S. government should legislate greater regulation of imported goods to give American companies an advantage or at least to lessen the advantage that companies in other countries receive from their government. What do you think?

How do you justify your answer?