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Tariff Trade Wars

That's News to Me

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Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about the current trade war sparked by the tariffs US President Trump imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China. The situation has led to economic uncertainty and market volatility. This lesson includes vocabulary and comprehension questions as well as a speaking task.

Note: Trump delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico shortly after this lesson was published.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
politics
tariffs

Vocabulary

retaliation
tailspin
rekindle
de-escalate
prosperity
suspension
trafficking
volatility
tensions
tit for tat
relocate
sophistication
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