Consider the market for meekers in the imaginary economy of Meekertown. In the absence of international trade, the domestic price of meekers is $25. Suppose that the world price of meekers is $30. Assume that Meekertown is too small to influence the world price of meekers once it enters the international market. If Meekertown allows free trade, then it will meekers.
Given current economic conditions in Meekertown, Indicate whether each of the statements is true or false.

a. Meekertownian consumers are better off under free trade than they were before.
b. Meekertownian producers are worse Off under free trade than they were before.