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With the introduction of significant tariffs on Chinese goods in 2018 and the resultant talk of a trade war between the United States and China, the questions of whether tariffs are an effective means of political influence, what effect they will have on the domestic and global economy, and how they will ultimately impact the future of trade have become sources of contention.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at trade wars.

This book discusses all aspects of world trade, introducing economic concepts in general and discussing the development of international trade, including key trade organizations, and related issues such as labor standards and environmental protection.

Text and color illustrations explore the fight to save endangered species, and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem.

place is ancient Egypt. You need lumber to build a house. No trees grow in Egypt s desert, but a ship from Lebanon regularly brings cedar logs to a nearby port.

Today, goods from every corner of the world fill homes, stores, and offices.

After World War II ended in 1945, the world seemed smaller, more connected.

Perhaps you have heard of terms like Scarcity, opportunity cost, or supply and demand.

People of different cultures and countries have long recognized the value of foreign commerce.

Can we develop a robust global economy while protecting the Earth s environment? Are the goals of economic growth and environmental sustainability mutually exclusive? Global Trade and the Environment spotlights environmental issues as they relate to international trade and commerce.

Explores where chocolate comes from, how it is made and discusses how fair trade helps people around the world achieve better working conditions and fair prices for growing chocolate and other products such as bananas, tea, peanuts, sugar and honey.

"Follow the trade route to the Middle Ages and witness the expansion of trade and commerce, made possible by the advancements in shipbuilding.

An economist used the tee-shirt industry as an example to examine the politics, economics, ethics, and history of modern business and globalization.

"Worldmark Global Business And Economy Issues covers current business and economic issues that have an impact globally.

Presents an introduction to the global economy, discussing how business spreads around the world and more.