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Fowl Play?

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Question 1

Define the following terms from the article:

(a) Tariff
(b) Import penetration
(c) Dumping

Question 2

Describe what the Chinese authorities accused the US government of doing in the case of the trade in chicken, and earlier, for other products like movies and books.

Question 3

Outline why, and how, the US government supported their producers, including the producers of chicken.

Question 4

Identify, and explain, the action the Chinese authorities have taken. Analyse the likely effectiveness of this action in reducing US chicken imports and protecting domestic Chinese producers.