Lesson Plan: Trade Policy: Tariffs and Free Trade

The arguments over trade policy often revolve around the decision to either increase tariffs or move towards more free trade. This current discussion of protectionism relates to the Trump administration's renegotiation of NAFTA and imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum. This lesson explains tariffs and has students explore the benefits and drawbacks of tariffs and free trade. This resources can be adapted to use in classes with one-to-one devices as well as a flipped classroom setting. Access this lesson plan by clicking the link below.

• Lesson Plan: Trade Policy: Tariffs and Free Trade