1.  Who is Alan Garcia?

2.  How did President Bush defend the free trade agreement he signed with Peru last week?

3.  a) What type of organization is the Teamsters?  Be specific.
b)  Why is Teamsters president Jim Hoffa opposed to free trade agreements?

4.  How did the House and Senate vote on the free trade agreement with Peru?

5.  What provisions are included in the free trade bill that would allow the U.S. to restrict trade if Peru does not meet the International Labor Organization's standards for workers' rights?

6.  In which areas of workers' rights has Peru made progress, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)?

7.  In what areas have several groups told USITS that problems persist with Peru's workers' rights?

8.  Re-read statements made by House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) and his spokesman regarding the passage of the free trade agreement in para. 22-26.  The media/economic experts/uions/teachers/etc. are strongly opposed to or supportive of free trade agreements.  Liberals, Democrats and unions generally oppose free trade agreements.  Conservatives and Republicans generally support free trade agreements.  Ask your parents what they think about free trade agreements.   
Read "Making the Case for Free Trade" here.  If you can, read the whole text.  It will help you think more about this issue and where you stand.