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But, in general, the protective system of our day is conservative, while the free trade system is destructive. It breaks up old nationalities and pushes the antagonism of the proletariat and the bourgeoisie to the extreme point. In a word, the free trade system hastens the social revolution. It is in this revolutionary sense alone, gentlemen, that I vote in favor of free trade.

-- Karl Marx

On the Question of Free Trade - Link

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That Marx/Engels article strongly criticizes free trade. The only grudging allowance they make in favor of free trade is their ridiculous assertion that it will bring about revolution (the old odious Immiseration Thesis).

Once again I am left to wonder if you even read the references you cite.

Sheesh!