What is trade? /

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by Andrews, Carolyn.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Economics in action. Published by : Crabtree Pub. Co., (New York :) Physical details: 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. Subject(s): International trade. Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Birchwood Intermediate School 382 AND Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

Introduction -- What is trade? -- Trade leads to exploration -- Barter in the Americas -- Gold-salt trade in West Africa -- Barter today -- Trade with money -- Trade between nations -- The U.S. as an exporter today -- The U.S. as an importer today -- Trade between other nations -- Tariffs -- Tariffs cause conflicts.

Learn how countries around the world engage in trade; learn the tariffs, trade agreements, and trade embargoes.