The document discusses protectionism and trade issues. It begins with defining protectionism as government policies that restrict trade to protect local businesses from foreign competition, using tariffs and quotas. It then notes issues with protectionism like higher consumer prices. The document outlines that many countries face pressure to create jobs and look inward, threatening global economic integration. It provides statistics on top exporting countries and trade deficits between the US, China, and Canada. The document ends with summarizing blogs on protectionism causes and Canada's trade relationship with the US.