1. How did President Trump describe the new trade agreement he introduced in a press conference on Monday?

2. a) What is the name of the new trade deal the Trump administration signed with Canada?
b) What trade deal does it replace?
c) Name the third country that is a partner in this deal.

3. How much is the trade agreement the Trump administration made with the two countries worth?

4. President Trump has used the slogan “Promises Made. Promises kept.” What campaign promise does the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal fulfill?

5. Peter Navarro is an economist and the Director of the White House National Trade Council. Watch the clip from an interview with Mr. Navarro (under "Resources" below). What is the tone of Mr. Navarro’s responses?

6. Free, fair and reciprocal trade relations are a key component of the President’s strategy to promote American prosperity. Define reciprocity and reciprocal.

CHALLENGE: In addition to reading a news report on an event, it is important to watch the original event to see what the person actually says him/herself. Especially in the case of President Trump. Critics warned that he would cause a lot of problems by imposing tariffs on our allies and close trading partners. There are few/no major media reports that provide positive reporting on this historic accomplishment that many Democrats also support. Watch the 4 video clips from President Trump discussing the USMCA trade deal and answer the following questions.

a) For VIDEO #1: On what principle does the president say the trade agreement is based?
b) For VIDEO #1: List the people President Trump credits for making the trade agreement happen.

c) FOR VIDEO #2: The trade deal will ensure strong news protections for what 3 areas?
d) FOR VIDEO #2: Who benefits from the signing of this trade deal?

e) FOR VIDEO #3: What does President Trump say about his relationship with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada?
f) FOR VIDEO #3: How did he explain tariffs and the U.S. trade deal with China?

g) FOR VIDEO #4: What does the president say about trade and tariffs with India - and about Prime Minister Modi of India?