Instruction
1.Open Trade Borders versus More Closed Trade Borders? 250 words
After watching the “NAFTA explained by avocados “ video and completing the assigned reading, please share your opinion: Should the USA have more open trade borders, allowing more foreign made goods to be sold in the USA at a price the market dictates? Or, should the USA initiate more trade protections/protectionist policy, imposing increased tariffs and making foreign made goods more expensive to purchase in the USA?
2.Using International Trade to improve Workers’ Rights
Consider the issues documented in the assigned readings on Workers’ Rights. Please share your opinion regarding:
•Should Trade Agreements be used as tools used to mandate trade partners’ worker safety standards, and to set international standards for food safety, environmental protection, etc. What are some potential consequences?
3.Trade Disputes
After reading and watching the assigned video and articles/webpages on Trade Disputes, please complete a 2-3 page paper that describes how Trade disputes are settled, and the pros and cons of the current systems. Please note that this is a complex topic. In this assignment focus on the broad issues, do not feel that you must become an expert on the details.
4. A 1 page journal of all 3 topic document your thoughts, things you have learned during that week and comments about the economy and politics of the USA and / or your State.