This document discusses the gains from international trade using consumer and producer surplus models. It explains that static gains from trade occur as countries are able to use their resources more efficiently. When a country exports a good, producers gain from selling at a higher world price while consumers may lose from paying higher domestic prices. However, the overall community surplus increases. When a country imports a good, consumers gain from lower prices while domestic producers may lose sales. But again, the overall community surplus rises due to cheaper imports. Trade allows both exporting and importing countries to experience net benefits overall.