1. Pick something you bought recently or that is near you. What country was it made in? Did you know before checking? How much does the country a good is made in effect your purchasing decisions?
2. Research an industry that the United States is currently protecting from international trade competition. Why is this industry being protected from international competition? What is the argument in favor of protecting this industry? What are some of the costs of this protection? What does your research suggest would happen if the trade protections were removed?