# Evaluating Trade Issues

Now that you are familiar with trade barriers and the reasons they may or may not be used, it is time to evaluate a trade issue for yourself. You will analyze two media items related to trade. Then you will take a stand on the issue. Use this template to organize your responses.

## Steps:

1. Choose two visual, text, or other media items that express opinions about trade agreements, barriers to trade, or free trade. The media items can be the same or different formats but should be from within the past year. Be sure to include both media items and directions on how to access them with your assessment.

2. Analyze the messages. For each media item, respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Use details from the media item and information from the lesson to justify your responses.
- What issue is the topic of this media item? Explain how you know.
- What is the creator's viewpoint on the issue? Cite visual and/or text details from the media item to support your response.
- Does this viewpoint reflect a commitment to free trade or to protectionism? Explain your answer and include evidence from the media item to support your response.
- Do you agree or disagree with the viewpoint expressed in the media item you chose? Explain why or why not, using facts from the lesson regarding the topic.

3. Check your work. Review your work for completion, clarity, spelling, and grammar. Your submission must include your media items and access directions and detailed answers to the analysis questions for both media items.

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### 03.08 Free Trade and Barriers

- Please view the rubric before completing and submitting this activity.
- Complete the reading and all activities for this lesson.
- Submit your media evaluation to 03.08 Free Trade and Barriers.