Discussion questions [Please address at least two questions in your comment]
#1: Based on the video and our class discussion, what would be the advantages and disadvantages for Nike to make Converse shoes leveraging a global supply chain?
#2: Assume you are an experienced U.S. shoe worker. What arguments would you present to Nike’s sourcing executives to produce Converse in the United States?
#3: In your opinion, are protective tariffs worth the economic and foreign policy consequences? Why or why not?
#4: The “hidden costs” of global trade (e.g., emissions, labor conditions) are often obscured from consumers. How can brands like Converse address these “hidden costs” while maintaining market competitiveness? What specific policies or regulatory measures should governments implement to promote responsible sourcing and enhance supply chain transparency?