In the past 25 years the United States has entered into several "free trade agreements." The commonality of these free trade agreement has been making it easier for foreign companies to sell their goods in the United States (imports) and for American companies to sell their goods overseas (exports). In your initial post, summarize the key points of specific trade agreement the United States has entered into in the last 25 years. Be sure to include the other counties involved and what kinds of trade restrictions and/or tariffs were changed as a result of that agreement. Include citations at the end of your post (should be easy to find info on trade agreements on the web). In your response posts please discuss how you think these trade agreements have impacted the United States. Be sure to include in your response something about which Americans benefit form the agreement, which Americans are hurt by the agreement, and the impact the agreement has had on GDP. Your initial post is due Wednesday by 11:59PM. Your two response posts are due by 11:59PM Sunday. Don't forget your netiquette! Your posts and comments should be thoughtful, respectful, and on topic. Also, your responses and posts should be in complete sentences, and include proper grammar and punctuation. 

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