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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trade relationship between the United States and China has become a topic of considerable debate, especially with the tariff war that escalated around 2018. This conflict has raised questions about whether America is specifically targeting China or if it is pursuing broader economic strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U. S. is motivated by a desire to protect its economic interests, promote fair trade practices, and limit China’s technological advancements. This trade conflict illustrates a broader geopolitical struggle that transcends mere economics, impacting global alliances and the future of international trade. Ultimately, the path forward will require careful negotiation and mutual understanding to avoid further escalation and foster a healthier trade relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please read the article and let’s talk about it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/04\/12\/trump-tariffs-on-china-mean-irreversible-damage-for-most-businesses.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does\u00a0 \u201cto hit like a ton of bricks<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cCanceled freight orders and abandoned freight from China are quickly becoming the norm in the trade war between the U.S. and China, according to supply chain executives, as businesses across U.S. industries put a full stop on container exports, with the tariffs hitting like a ton of bricks.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201clow margin good <\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cAs it became clear over the last week that China would remain the main target of the Trump administration\u2019s tariffs policy \u2014 after the 90-day reprieve was granted to all other countries expected to be hit with new tariffs \u2014 the message that came through is that lower-margin goods<\/strong> cannot sustainably be produced in China.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cliner service<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cMurphy warned that on the container liner side of the freight business, the drop in bookings coupled with the possibility of shipbuilding fees on \u201cChinese\u201d vessels also going into effect next week, will result in a \u201cmassive restructuring of all liner services<\/strong> to North America.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What can you say about the article?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. \u201cAnd it will take months to sort out the mess, with congestion and freight rate spikes for months to come.\u201d When do you think this will end?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. \u201cThe biggest concern here is a complete uncertainty of the actual end-game of the Trump administration.\u201d What do you think are the administration\u2019s motives?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. \u201cMany shippers are deploying a ‘wait and see’ approach.\u201d How long do you think they can wait?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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