How did a country grow according to mercantilism?

According to mercantilism, a country grew by increasing its wealth primarily through a favorable balance of trade, where exports exceeded imports. This was achieved by maximizing exports of goods and resources while minimizing imports, thereby accumulating precious metals like gold and silver. Additionally, strong government intervention was encouraged to support domestic industries, establish colonies for resource access, and implement protectionist policies, all aimed at enhancing national power and economic self-sufficiency.