discussion

The United States has established several free trade agreements with countries across the world, including China, South Korea, and Japan. Visit the

International Trade Administration website

to read more about free trade agreements.

For your initial post, consider how free trade agreements affect the countries involved in these agreements. Discuss both positive and negative influences of these agreements. In your opinion, do you think free trade agreements are necessary and something the United States should continue to maintain and even expand? Why or why not?