Lord Snowden Will Oppose Government

The speaker joined the national government a year ago to address a national crisis through unity. However, they left because the government shifted to a party-based approach and implemented a tariff policy that increased unemployment and harmed trade. The speaker opposes taxing essential goods, which burdens the poor, and cannot support the current policy direction.

What was the primary reason the speaker joined the national government?

• To increase foreign trade

• To support a specific party's agenda

• To implement new tax policies

• To address a national crisis with unity

Why did the speaker decide to leave the national government?

• They believed the government was too focused on foreign trade

• They were offered a better position elsewhere

• They disagreed with the government's tariff policy

• They wanted to join another political party

How did the speaker view the effect of tariffs on essential goods?

• They believed it was beneficial for the economy

• They believed it made life easier for the poor

• They thought it had no significant impact

• They felt it made life harder for the poor

What was one of the negative impacts of the tariff policy mentioned by the speaker?

• Increased government revenue

• A decrease in domestic production

• A rise in unemployment

• Improved relations with other countries

What does the speaker predict will happen if the tariff policy continues?

• An improvement in trade and commerce

• A complete disaster for trade and commerce

• An increase in foreign investments

• A stabilization of the economy