Read the Case about Free Trade and Complete the Questions (Global Politics)

Directions: Read the case and prepare the discussion questions before class.

(If this case is longer than 3 pages because of the charts – don’t worry about it).

1. In a couple of paragraphs, briefly describe what the case is about (who, what, where, when).

2 What is the process by which trade agreements are negotiated in the United States? (Be sure you know what Trade Promotion Authority is).

3. Complete the following chart using the economic rationale for each negotiation and decide based on purely economic rationale, the priority order for negotiating a FTA from the United States’ perspective. Put actual data or bullet points for your evidence in the chart. Then also add an overall assessment ranking the priority 1-4, with 1 being the top priority.

4. Complete the following chart using the political rationale for each negotiation and decide based on purely the political rationale, the priority order for negotiating a FTA from the United States’ perspective. Put actual data or bullet points for your evidence in the chart. Then also add an overall assessment ranking the priority 1-4, with 1 being the top priority.

5 How would the various IPE frameworks interpret the benefits/costs of engaging in the FTA? (Think about who benefits and who loses from free trade).