1. One of the most important topics in our course, especially given the current political environment is free trade. Please post brief responses to the following in YOUR OWN words:

a. Why do businesses, most economists and policy makers support free trade in theory?

b. Provide arguments for and against the current President's opinion on free trade.

2. Please research the current policy announced on steel aluminum tariffs, and the recent announcement about the sanctions China. Provide the specifics briefly.

Also please ensure you look at articles that are against and for these tariffs and policies.

Useful sites include bbc, economist, wall street journal, new york times, and research from think tanks like the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute. You are not restricted to using these sites only.