Imagine you are the leader of a country. Would you implement tariffs on imported goods? What might be the impact of your decision, domestically and abroad? If a country places tariffs on another country’s products, should that country retaliate? How should they retaliate? What might be the impact of retaliation, domestically and abroad? How should we weigh other issues – such as biodiversity loss – against economic threats? Should one issue matter more in a time of crisis? Regardless of your answer, what are the possible ramifications of your position? What are some reasons why governments impose tariffs? How do tariffs affect the prices of goods for consumers? In what ways might tariffs help domestic businesses? In what ways might they hurt them? Can you think of any products that are or will be more expensive because of tariffs? How does/might this impact your buying choices? How do tariffs influence international relationships between countries? Can they lead to trade wars? Have they ever led to actual wars? The United States and Canada are currently engaged in a trade war. What do you think are the consequences of these actions for consumers and businesses in both countries? How do you think a trade war will impact the relations between the nations? Do you think tariffs are fair? Why or why not? Should a government prioritize protecting local businesses over offering consumers lower prices through free trade? Should a government be worried about their impact on a neighbouring nation?
Do you think this trade war is a threat to Canadian sovereignty? Why or why not? How might a threat to Canadian sovereignty shape our politics and policy decisions? If tariffs were placed on products you buy often (e.g., smartphones, clothing, or food), how would it impact your purchasing decisions? Could tariffs impact the career you plan on pursuing? How could or should global trade agreements (like USMCA) impact tariff policies? Is there value in current or future international agreements? How will a trade war impact national unity? Will it bring us together or pull us apart? And how will Canada’s positions on other pressing issues – social and environmental – be impacted by the trade war?
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