Trump Signs USMCA Ending 'Nafta Nightmare'

Trump Signs USMCA Ending 'Nafta Nightmare'

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The video discusses the significant loss of manufacturing jobs in the US, highlighting the impact on communities and the failure of politicians to replace NAFTA. It introduces a new trade agreement that benefits American agriculture by increasing exports to Canada and provides fair treatment for American wheat. The agreement also supports American manufacturers and auto workers by closing loopholes that previously incentivized foreign car production.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major impacts of NAFTA on American manufacturing jobs?

It led to the loss of nearly one-fourth of all manufacturing jobs.

It increased the number of jobs in the vehicle manufacturing sector.

It created more job opportunities in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

It had no significant impact on American jobs.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the new trade agreement benefit American agriculture?

By reducing exports to Canada.

By limiting American poultry exports.

By providing greater access to Canadian markets for American dairy.

By increasing tariffs on Canadian products.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one expected outcome for American poultry exports under the new agreement?

A decrease by 50%

No change in export levels

An increase by at least 50%

A complete ban on exports

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change does the USMCA bring to the manufacturing of cars?

It reduces the number of cars manufactured in the US.

It increases taxes on American-made cars.

It closes loopholes and ensures cars are built with American labor.

It encourages the production of cars in foreign countries.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did NAFTA affect the production location of cars?

It increased the cost of producing cars abroad.

It encouraged production in foreign countries with tax-free imports to the US.

It had no effect on car production locations.

It provided incentives to produce cars in the US.