A significant impact of the Columbian Exchange on global trade was the introduction of new crops and livestock between the Old and New Worlds, dramatically altering agricultural practices and diets worldwide. The exchange introduced staples such as potatoes and maize from the Americas to Europe, which contributed to population growth and changed European cuisines. Conversely, crops like wheat and livestock (horses, cows, pigs) were brought to the Americas, facilitating agricultural development. This exchange not only enhanced nutrition and food security but also accelerated economic interdependence among nations, fostering the emergence of global trade networks and ultimately shaping the course of history.