Child Labor & International Trade

What happens to jobs in the American industry when tariffs on imports like shoes are reduced?

• Jobs shift to other unrelated industries

• Jobs decrease in the shoe industry

• No change in jobs

• Jobs increase in the shoe industry

Why do countries like China and Vietnam send goods such as shoes to the United States?

• For charitable reasons

• Due to international pressure

• To receive goods in return

• Out of kindness

What is a major challenge when jobs shift from low-skill import-competing sectors to high-skill export sectors?

• Reduction in export quantities

• Difficulty in retraining workers

• Decrease in product quality

• Increase in wages

What is NOT a good method to combat child labor according to the video?

• Using trade as a weapon

• Offering free schooling

• Improving economic conditions

• Banning child labor

What does the video suggest is a better strategy than producing goods domestically for economic growth?

• Designing products like Apple

• Increasing tariffs on imports

• Decreasing exports

• Focusing solely on high-tech industries