Hey there! 🌟 Have you ever wondered how people feel when big changes happen in the world? Recently, people in Spain have been talking about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to put tariffs on European products. Let’s dive in and see what they think!
What Are Tariffs Anyway? 🤔
First things first, let’s understand what tariffs are. Tariffs are like special taxes that countries put on goods they buy from other countries. Imagine if you had to pay extra to buy candy from a different town—that’s kind of like a tariff!
Trump’s Tariff Threats 🚨
In December 2016, President-elect Trump said that the European Union (that’s a group of countries in Europe who work together) should buy more oil and gas from the U.S. If they don’t, he might put tariffs on things the EU sells to the U.S., like cars and machines.
What Do People in Spain Think? 🇪🇸
Our friends at CGTN Stringer went to the streets of Madrid, the capital of Spain, to ask locals how they feel about this. Pablo Martinez, a resident, said, “It’s a mistake in a globalized world where goods and trade have a general flow.”
He believes that trying to block trade with tariffs won’t help anyone. It’s like if you and your friends stopped sharing toys—everyone might miss out on fun!
The World Is Connected 🌐
Today, countries around the world trade with each other all the time. This is called globalization. It means we can enjoy chocolate from Belgium, toys from the Chinese mainland, or video games from Japan!
When countries work together and trade freely, it can make things better for everyone. That’s why some people are worried about tariffs—they might make trading harder.
Let’s Keep Talking 🤗
It’s important to listen to different opinions and understand how decisions can affect people around the world. What do you think about tariffs and trade? Maybe one day, you’ll help make these big decisions!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
