Research to identify one news article related to a current, specific U.S. trade barrier issue. The article should be as recent as possible, but no older than four weeks. Select an article from a valid, reliable, and reputable news source. Suggested search term topics to find a news article include:
• U.S. trade sanctions
• U.S. tariff
• U.S. free trade
• U.S. import taxes
• U.S. trade quota
• U.S. outsourcing
Once you have found, read, and fully understand your news article, you will write an essay response to the issue. Use the format below for your essay. Answer the guiding questions in complete sentences.
Paragraph 1—Introduction
Which trade barrier(s) is(are) discussed in the article you found? What is this type of barrier, and how does it generally work? In general, who is it expected to benefit, and how?
Paragraph 2—Article Summary
What is the main idea of the news article you found? Who wrote and published it? What type of trade issue(s) does the article focus on? What people and/or organizations have an interest in this trade issue?
Paragraph 3—Article Analysis
What opinions on the trade issue are expressed in the article? Whose opinions are they? (The author might express their own opinion and/or those of political leaders and affected industry organizations.) Which opinion has the most support as presented in your news article? Does this reflect a potential bias of the author or the publisher?
Paragraph 4—Your Position
What is your reaction to the news article? Do you think the current events regarding this trade issue will be helpful or harmful to the affected U.S. industry? Will it benefit the overall U.S. economy? What would you recommend to political leaders who must make a decision on the issue?
Paragraph 5—Conclusion
What is your main takeaway, or memorable idea, from having read and considered this trade issue? How could the outcomes described or anticipated in the news article affect U.S. consumers? What do you think they should know about it?
You must include a list of citations for the news article and any other sources you used to complete this assignment. Use proper MLA format to compose your citations.
