Yes, Khubilai Khan increased trade in the Mongol Empire and was a major patron of the Silk Road trade. He made several efforts to promote trade, including the establishment of a paper currency, the introduction of a uniform system of weights and measures, and the construction of new roads and canals. He also created a system of tax exemptions for foreign merchants and encouraged the development of trade guilds. This led to a significant increase in trade along the Silk Road, and the Mongol Empire became a major hub for trade between the East and the West.