What are tariffs, and why are they rising?

What are tariffs, and why are they rising?

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Social Studies

12th Grade

Hard

Understanding, Remembering, Evaluating

Standards-aligned

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Carrie Bender

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7 questions

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are tariffs and why are they imposed by countries?

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. administration first raised tariffs on several products imported from China, igniting a trade war?

Obama administration

Trump administration

Biden administration

Bush administration

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3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the impact of tariffs on economic growth according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason cited by the Trump administration for imposing tariffs on China?

To protect domestic industries

To raise government revenue

To encourage China to change its unfair practices

To decrease the trade deficit with Europe

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5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the differences in tariff policies between the Trump and Biden administrations.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the economic effects of recent tariff policies as noted by economists?

Increase in GDP

Decrease in real output by 0.3%

Increase in employment

Decrease in trade deficit with Europe

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7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Evaluate the statement: 'Tariffs are a significant source of revenue for the U.S. government.'

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