Hey friends! 👋 Have you ever traded snacks with your classmates? Imagine if someone started adding extra rules or taxes to those trades. That’s kind of what’s happening between countries right now!
Gert Grobler, a former diplomat from South Africa, believes that the United States’ new tariffs—or taxes on goods from other countries—are not such a great idea. 🚫📦
He thinks these tariffs go against the idea of free trade, which is when countries exchange goods without extra charges. Free trade helps everyone get the best stuff at the best prices! 🛍️💰
“These policies are short-sighted,” Mr. Grobler said in an interview. “Americans might end up paying more because of them.” 😕💸
What do you think? Should countries add extra charges on products from other places, or should they keep trading freely? 🌍🧐
Reference(s):
US tariff policy runs against free trade: S. African ex-diplomat
cgtn.com
