Multinational corporations have become more powerful than nations. Trade with few or no restrictions would be best for everyone. What is good for multinational corporations is good for individuals. Sweatshops in poorer nations should not be a concern of the US since this country developed that way. An international organization should regulate trade among nations.
Globalization is inevitable.
Use the following questions for discussion starters or after a lesson on the World Trade Organization. With some modifications, these may also be used as topics for debate or research. Alternately, have students represent individual countries or special-interest groups and respond or discuss these issues from that perspective. Have them read this information as well as conduct further research. Conduct a class discussion as if it were the US Congress debating and deciding this issue.