The fact that trade policy often imposes harm on large numbers of people, and benefits only a few may be explained by

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The problem of collective action refers to the difficulty that individuals face when cooperative action is required to achieve a common goal. In the case of trade policy, it can be difficult to organize a large group of people who are scattered across a large area, and who may not feel sufficiently motivated to take action, which limits their ability to influence policy decisions. This can result in trade policies that benefit only a small group of individuals or corporations and harm larger numbers of people who lack the power to influence policy decisions.

The Fact That Trade Policy Often Imposes Harm on Large