The recent scares caused by toxic products imported from China should be of concern to all retailers. The problematic products have varied from toy trains to toothpaste to tires. In 2006, the United States imported almost $290 billion worth of goods from China. Because such a huge number of our products are made in China, these incidents are a major concern for both consumers and retailers. Under product liability laws, consumers can sue retailers for selling them a defective or dangerous product.
The government should take the responsibility of protecting its citizens and its businesses. The government should protect its citizens from purchasing unsafe merchandise and protect its businesses from lawsuits over unsafe foreign merchandise.
1. How would you frame the issue and conclusion of this essay?
2. What evidence is used to support the author's opinion?
3. What information is missing from this essay?
4. Write an essay on this topic from point of view different from that of the essay author.
Clue: How could the inclusion of any missing information change the conclusion of the essay?