The correct answer is: "limiting competition"
Regional trade blocks are intergovernment treaties through which several countries agree to eliminate trade barriers among its members, so that they can enjoy free trade and enhance competitiveness within the region. Moreover, they establish a joint external trade policy, setting tariffs and other trade barriers to favour<u> domestic producers cope with competitors from outside the block, limiting the foreigner's ability to compete with products from the trade bloc. </u>
Sparta I believe... they trained young boys for the military.
Answer:
Sugar Cane and Exotic foods
Explanation:
The Sugar cane market that produced sugar was extremely valuable to Europeans. They even nicknamed the substance, "white gold." Eventually, slave plantations would be made to produce mass amounts of sugar for Europeans. Foods like Potatoes and Corn had also been introduced to Europeans during the discovery of the New World. This had been demanded more during the Columbian Exchange and eventually lost market when Europeans started to grow their own food originated from the Americas.
In case you need another: Spices were demanded in Europe that came from mainly Central America.