International trade improves peoples' standard of living, yet countries often put up trade barriers? Why is this?

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Domestic producers may feel threatened by the competition from imports, leading them to pressure the government to put up trade barriers (like tariffs or quotas) to protect them from being outcompeted. However, these barriers ultimately hurt consumers by limiting their access to lower cost or higher quality products.

International Trade Improves Peoples' Standard of Living, Yet Countries Often