Step One: Gather Information

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

Step Two: Present Your Position

Once you have found, read, and fully understand your news article, an essay response to the issue. Use the format below for your essay. Answer the guiding questions in complete sentences.

Paragraph 1Introduction

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 2Article 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 3Article 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 4Your 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 5Conclusion

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?

MLA formatto compose your citations.