Activity
Complete each sentence choosing the correct option
Beginning on June 1, 2018, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on imports of steel, and a 10% tariff on aluminum, on the European Union, Canada, and Mexico. The tariffs angered U.S. allies, who planned retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, and heightened chances of a trade war. Morgan Stanley estimated that Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum, washing machines, and solar panels, as of March 2018, covered 4.1 percent of U.S. imports. The tariffs measures were poorly received by the vast majority of economists; almost 80% of 104 economists surveyed by Reuters believed that tariffs on steel and aluminum imports would be a net harm to the U.S. economy, with the rest believing that the tariffs would have little or no effect; none of the economists surveyed believed that the tariffs would benefit the U.S. economy.
Domestically, reactions from elected officials often varied among regional lines rather than ideological lines. The tariffs have seen widespread criticism from conservatives and Republicans. Reception was mixed among Democratic officials, with Democrats from Rustbelt states voicing support for tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Domestically, reactions from elected officials often varied among regional lines rather than ideological lines. The tariffs have seen widespread criticism from conservatives and Republicans. Reception was mixed among Democratic officials, with Democrats from Rustbelt states voicing support for tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Source: Wikipedia
Discussion
Practice your writing skills by discussing the questions below
- Why do you think Trump implemented these tariffs?
- What product does your country produce and export a lot of?
- What are some American products that you see being sold in your country?
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