What are the benefits and concerns associated with globalization?

"Economists say it leads to cheaper goods and services for U.S. consumers because costs are lower. Also, it should stimulate exports to fast-growing countries. No one knows how many jobs will be lost to outsourcing in coming years. According to estimates, almost 2.4 million U.S. jobs were outsourced in 2015. A closer look reveals that globalization has been the engine that creates jobs and wealth. Benefits of global trade include the following: Productivity grows more quickly when countries produce goods and services in which they have a comparative advantage. Living standards can increase faster. One problem is that big G20 countries have added more than 1,200 restrictive export and import measures since 2008. Global competition and cheap imports keep prices down, so inflation is less likely to stop economic growth. However, in some cases this is not working because countries manipulate their currency to get a price advantage. An open economy spurs innovation with fresh ideas from abroad. Through infusion of foreign capital and technology, global trade provides poor countries with the chance to develop economically by spreading prosperity. More information is shared between two trading partners that may not have much in common initially, including insight into local cultures and customs, which may help the two nations expand their collective knowledge and learn ways to compete globally."