See How Much You Know About U.S. Trade

Steelworkers watch President Donald J. Trump speak about trade policy at a steel plant in Granite City, Illinois, on July 26, 2018.
Steelworkers watch President Donald J. Trump speak about trade policy at a steel plant in Granite City, Illinois, on July 26, 2018. Joshua Roberts/Reuters

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the concepts and controversies surrounding U.S. trade.

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August 21, 2018 11:00 am (EST)

Steelworkers watch President Donald J. Trump speak about trade policy at a steel plant in Granite City, Illinois, on July 26, 2018.
Steelworkers watch President Donald J. Trump speak about trade policy at a steel plant in Granite City, Illinois, on July 26, 2018. Joshua Roberts/Reuters
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Debates over the direction of U.S. trade policy have intensified in recent years, with enormous stakes for the U.S. economy--and for Americans themselves. Take this quiz to see how much you really know about this critical issue.

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