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Shoppers Caught in Tariff Crossfire

Updated: 2025.04.29

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From H Mart to 99 Ranch

H 마트에서 99 랜치까지

Articles

Panic buying at Asian supermarkets as shoppers fear Trump tariff price rises

Videos

Tariffs impacting Asian food markets in Bay Area New tariffs cause grocery prices to rise, impacting imported goods

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever shopped at an international grocery store like H Mart or 99 Ranch Market? What kind of items do you usually buy there, and why?

H 마트나 99 랜치 마켓과 같은 해외 식료품점에서 쇼핑한 적이 있나요? 주로 어떤 품목을 주로 구매하며 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

How do you think these new tariffs will affect people who rely on specific foods from their home countries?

이러한 새로운 관세가 자국의 특정 식품을 필요로 하는 사람들에게 어떤 영향을 미칠 것이라고 생각하시나요?

Why do you think authentic food is important for immigrant families and cultural identity?

이민자 가정과 문화적 정체성에 있어 정통 음식이 중요한 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하나요?

The article says younger generations are interested in global cuisine. Do you enjoy trying foods from other countries? What’s the most interesting food you’ve ever tried?

글에 따르면 젊은 세대가 글로벌 요리에 관심이 많다고 합니다. 여러분은 다른 나라의 음식을 즐겨 드시나요? 지금까지 도전해 본 음식 중 가장 흥미로웠던 음식은 무엇인가요?

Some experts say these tariffs hurt low-income families the most. Why do you think that is? Can you think of ways to help those families?

일부 전문가들은 이러한 관세가 저소득층 가정에 가장 큰 타격을 준다고 말합니다. 왜 그렇게 생각하시나요? 그 가정들을 도울 수 있는 방법에는 어떤 것들이 있을까요?

Imagine you own a small grocery store that sells food from your culture. How would you respond to these rising prices?

여러분이 자국의 음식을 판매하는 작은 식료품점을 운영한다고 상상해 보세요. 이러한 물가 상승에 어떻게 대응하시겠어요?

Have you ever visited a place like Chinatown or Little Italy? What did you notice or enjoy about the experience?

차이나타운이나 리틀 이탈리아 같은 곳을 방문해 본 적이 있나요? 그 경험에서 느낀 점이나 즐거웠던 부분은 무엇인가요?

Q10

Do you think governments should protect local businesses and farmers, even if it makes some imports more expensive? Why or why not?

정부가 수입품이 더 비싸지더라도 자국의 농민들과 지역 상인들을 보호해야 한다고 생각하시나요? 그렇게 생각하는 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q11

If you could bring one food item from your country to the U.S. and make it popular, what would it be and why?

여러분의 자국에서 미국으로 한 가지 음식을 가져와 인기를 끌게 할 수 있다면, 그 음식은 무엇이며 왜 그 음식을 선택하시겠어요?

Q12

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

reciprocal

given, felt, or done in return; involving two people or groups who agree to do something similar for each other

Ví dụ

The two countries signed a reciprocal agreement to lower trade taxes.

Ví dụ

She has a reciprocal respect for her teacher, just like he has for her.

deficits

the amount by which something, especially money, is too small or not enough

Ví dụ

The government is working hard to reduce its budget deficits.

Ví dụ

Eating too little can cause nutrient deficits in the body.

staples

basic or necessary items, especially food or products used regularly

Ví dụ

Rice and noodles are staples in many Asian countries.

Ví dụ

Toilet paper and soap are household staples.

regressive

causing a return to an earlier or less advanced state; having less effect on people with higher income

Ví dụ

Many people think a flat tax is regressive because it affects low-income earners more.

Ví dụ

The new policy was criticized as regressive and unfair.

enclaves

a small area or group within a larger one, often different in culture or identity

Ví dụ

There are many cultural enclaves in big cities like New York.

Ví dụ

The village was an enclave of traditional customs surrounded by modern life.

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