SubscribeTop of FormDiscussion 5.1: International TradeTiffany Craft Sep 21, 2016 5:16 PM As a consumer, the benefits of having low-cost goods and services produced in other countries are having a variety of products to choose from. The brand of electronics that are bought determines the price paid, so the international trade affects my choices as a consumer. As a voter, a concern for the international trade is the lost jobs due to outsourcing. I think tariffs or quotas should be imposed on imported goods to provide an even playing field. Off shoring jobs have a negative and positive impact because it causes a loss of U.S. jobs while creating them abroad.Discussion 5.1: International TradeChristina Williams Sep 21, 2016 4:30 AM We as consumers definitely benefit from getting goods from other countries such as China and Japan, such as the products I have such as my HP laptop and Iphone that I own. I benefit especially from the low cost clothes that are sold in different stores such as WalMart and K-Mart. Having two children and making sure they have everything they need but making sure it doesn't break the bank, and the way I am able