Global Trade and Interdependence

Mission Brief #17

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Spot how one country's choice ripples to others.

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Everything is connected — even when it doesn't look like it.

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Global trade means countries buy and sell goods internationally. Imports and exports create jobs and provide products people need, but trade agreements must balance economic growth with fair labor practices.

Key facts

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1About 7,000 languages are spoken on Earth.
2The UN has 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
3The United Nations has 193 member nations.

Then & Now

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How many Sustainable Development Goals does the UN have?

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Question 2 of 2

What does fair trade help ensure?

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