Beer Company Moves Work from Canada to US
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A big beer company from Japan is making a change. The company is called Sapporo. They make beer in Canada now. But they want to move some work to the United States. Why? Because of taxes on products from Canada.
What is Sapporo?
Sapporo is a famous beer company. It comes from Japan. Many people around the world drink Sapporo beer. The company makes different kinds of beer.
What Work Will Move?
Sapporo makes a special beer with no alcohol. This beer is made in Canada now. The company wants to make this beer in America instead. The move will happen because America puts taxes on beer from Canada.
Why Do Taxes Matter?
Taxes make things cost more money. When there are taxes on beer from Canada, it costs more to buy. Companies want to pay less money. So they move to places with lower taxes. That is why Sapporo wants to move to the US.
What Happens Next?
Sapporo will build or use a factory in America. Workers will make the beer there. People in the US can buy the beer. This beer costs less now because there are no taxes from Canada.
Discussion Questions
- Do you know Sapporo beer? Have you ever tried it?
- Why do you think taxes on products make companies move to other countries?
- Is beer popular in your country? What brands do people drink?
- Would you buy non-alcoholic beer? Why or why not?
- How do you think this change helps workers in America?
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