Global Trade

¿From what country does the US import the most goods?

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1. How accurate was your prediction?

2. What surprised you most about this map?

3. What is story does this map tell?

4. Who is the winner in this story?

5. What story does this map tell about US exports?

6. Why do you think the US imports so much from China?

7. What is one consequence of our heavy level of trade with China?

8. What are three items you own that are imports?

9. In the comments section, describe how your life would change without imports:

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Action

Go to Walmart or Target or another large store and document all the Chinese-made items you can find in ten minutes. Share your findings with a friend or family member or post a summary of your findings on Twitter to #apgopo.