Topic 276: International Import Export Taxes

A1–A2 Level

1. What does it mean to buy goods from another country?

2. Why do countries sell products to other countries?

3. What kinds of goods travel across borders?

4. Why do governments collect money on some products?

5. How can taxes change the price of goods?

6. Why are some imported goods more expensive?

7. How can taxes affect what people buy?

8. Why do countries protect local products?

9. How can taxes help governments earn money?

10. Why do shops sell products from many countries?

11. How can taxes affect small businesses?

12. Why do countries make trade rules?

13. How can trade help countries work together?

14. Why do prices change when taxes change?

15. Can trade taxes affect daily shopping? How?

16. How do you feel when imported goods cost more?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why do governments use import and export taxes?

18. How can trade taxes protect local industries?

19. Why do some countries tax exports as well as imports?

20. How do trade taxes affect consumers?

21. Why do businesses worry about sudden tax changes?

22. How can trade taxes lead to higher prices?

23. Why do countries argue about unfair trade taxes?

24. How can taxes influence where companies produce goods?

25. What role do trade taxes play in government budgets?

26. Why do free trade agreements reduce some taxes?

27. How can trade taxes affect international relations?

28. Why do developing countries use trade taxes differently?

29. Should basic goods have lower trade taxes? Why?

30. How can trade taxes affect job markets?

31. Can reducing taxes increase trade? How?

32. How do you feel about trade taxes affecting global prices?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do import and export taxes shape global trade patterns?

34. Can trade taxes correct unfair competition? Explain.

35. How do trade taxes interact with supply chains?

36. Should countries use taxes to influence strategic industries? Why?

37. How do trade taxes affect inflation and cost of living?

38. Can long-term use of trade taxes slow economic growth? Explain.

39. How do trade disputes over taxes escalate into conflicts?

40. What role do international organizations play in trade tax rules?

41. Should environmental concerns justify higher trade taxes? Why or why not?

42. How can trade taxes impact developing economies differently?

43. Are trade taxes effective tools for political pressure? Explain.

44. How should governments balance revenue needs and open trade?

45. Can digital trade challenge traditional tax systems? How?

46. How do sudden tax changes affect investor confidence?

47. What alternatives exist to import export taxes?

48. How do you feel trade taxes shape economic fairness worldwide?