Civics & Government GLOBAL TRADE AND CAPITALIST ECONOMIES: Globalization, Free Trade, Supply Chains, Emerging Markets, Tariffs Reading Comprehension Passages. Unpack the engine room of the modern economy with lessons on how trade shapes culture, politics, and power. Students will explore the benefits and costs of globalization, examine fair trade vs. free trade, and analyze the ripple effects of supply chains, trade wars, and tariffs. From emerging markets to economic imperialism, they’ll gain