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 **//Introduction://**
 * Use the International Trade and Protectionism - Background [[file:international_protectionism_background.pdf]] document to introduce the topic.
 * Brainstorm the concepts of Tariffs, Import Quotas, and Domestic Economic Policies.
 * Note all comments.
 * Introduce the concepts of "Tariffs, Import Quotas and Domestic Economic Policies" using the International Trade and Protectionism [[file:protectionism_concepts.pdf]] handout. Explain each concept and give an example when needed.
 * //Activity: Case Study of Protectionism: Canada/US Softwood Lumber Dispute//**
 * Introduce the Case Study with some background to the history and dispute in a very general manner.
 * Have students navigate to the following web sites and read the issues surrounding this trade dispute:
 * **[|CBC's web site "Softwood Lumber Trade Dispute]**
 * **[|International Trade Canada "Softwood Lumber]**
 * Have students prepare a report on the softwood lumber dispute complete with charts and additional information to support their research.
 * Handout Research Report Assignment [[file:research_report_assignment.pdf]]