Which continents and countries traded with each other during ages of exploration and why?

During the age of exploration, European countries such as Portugal, Spain, England, and the Netherlands traded with countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The main motivation for this trade was to access valuable resources such as spices, silk, and gold, as well as to establish trade routes to increase their wealth and power. These interactions led to the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between different continents.