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Because those are the ones that are taxed imports to equalize the costs of producing them in country.

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Q: Why are fair trade products expensive?
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What is more expensive fair trade products or non- fair trade?

the fair trade products are the ones that are more expensive, non-fair trade products are less expensive because if the owner of the slaves making the products gets little money from around the world he doesnt have to pay his slaves. it's very unkind


Disadvantages of fair trade?

Often fair trade products are more expensive. also the other worker that are not working for trade get paid less


What arer disadvantages of fair trade?

Fair trade products are usually more expensive as they need to get money to pay the producers e.g. poor farmers.


Why is there resistance to fairtrade?

Fair trade products generally cost more than others. In order to commit to fair trade a person has to be prepared to spend more money on certain products. Unfortunately this makes it easy for people to justify buying non-fair-trade products all of the time.


Why are fair trade products more expensive to buy?

Fair trade ensures the workers who make/find the products have enough money to work in humane conditions and get paid the right amount of money for the work they do and the hours they work.


Why is fair trade chocolate an issue?

its creates pollution when the products are being transported to the country it is going to. By your mum


Advantages of fair trade?

it allows farmers to get a fair price for there products


What products are fair trade fruit?

Lots of products are.


How can you persuade others to buy fair trade products?

because if you do persuade others to buy fair trade products the farmers who make the fair trade will earn more money to live.


Why are Fair Trade products more expensive?

Fair Trade is a bit more expensive simply because there are premiums that must be paid to a) the communities where the product is grown and b) the Organization that organize such program. Not to mentioned most of the product comes from other countries. Cargo freight is extremely high and expensive now and days.


What businesses sell Fair Trade products?

There are many different companies that sell Fair Trade products. A few of the most common companies that sell Fair Trade products are Avon, Domino Foods Incorporated, General Mills and many more that are listed on the Fair Trade website under the Products & Partners section.


Which supermarket in the UK first sold fair trade products?

The Co Operative claim to be the leader in the introduction of fair trade products