August 26, 2019 Trade War with China
Homeroom Article: GROUNDED TEEN TWEETS FROM SMART FRIDGE, THOUSANDS TWEET #FREEDOROTHY
Learning Target: I can explain the reasons for and against a trade war between the United States of America and China.
Standards:
SSEIN2 Explain why countries sometimes erect trade barriers and sometimes advocate free trade.
a. Define trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas, embargoes, standards, and subsidies.
b. Identify costs and benefits of trade barriers to consumers and producers over time.
d. Evaluate arguments for and against free trade.
Warm Up: Political Cartoon : I want you to eat more soybeans
Opening: Video: Trade War Hits Home Cummings (VP's Hometown) - NBC
Work Session:
Article: The US-China trade war, explained in under 500 words - Vox
Early Finishers:
Video: What's at Risk - NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt_WXIAHD_2018_03_03_18_28_00
Video: Stocks Plunge - ABC World News Tonight With David Muir_WSBH_2018_03_01_18_58_00
Closing: What are the reasons for and against this trade war?