Episode 47 of 60 · Financial Literacy: Cash Course

But Why Tariffs?

Grades 6th+

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About This Video

You may have heard about tariffs in the news—but what are they, and how do they actually work? This episode covers everything your high schooler needs to know about tariffs—taxes on foreign goods. From imports and exports to international policy, and all the way back to the Boston Tea Party, discover why tariffs remain a hot topic to this day.

Standards Met in Ohio

  • EFL.9-12.10.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify exports and imports.
  • EFL.9-12.10.lp.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thDetermine if a good is an import.
  • EFL.9-12.13.lp.gGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify a specific need.

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