International trade allows a country's consumption possibilities to exceed its production possibilities.
A country can consume beyond its production possibilities due to the fact that the country can purchase what it needs abroad for a lower cost than it can produce the goods,allowing it to consume more.

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International trade allows countries to specialize in producing goods that they have a comparative advantage in, while importing goods that they cannot produce as efficiently. This results in lower costs and increased efficiency, allowing countries to consume beyond their production possibilities.

International Trade Allows a Country's Consumption Possibilities to Exceed Its