Why did the triangular trade continue even though it devastated the lives of millions of people?

The triangular trade continued primarily due to its profitability and the high demand for labor in the Americas, which drove the transatlantic slave trade. European economies benefited immensely from the exploitation of enslaved Africans, as they provided the workforce necessary for cash crops like sugar and tobacco. Additionally, the systemic racism and dehumanization of enslaved individuals allowed societies to justify their suffering, maintaining the status quo for economic gain. Ultimately, the entrenchment of these economic interests overshadowed the moral and humanitarian costs involved.