Across
- 7. deadly synthetic opioid causing many deaths.
- 8. to the national minimum wage, currently $7.25.
- 10. money used to rescue failing banks.
- 12. U.S. had this with China—importing more than it exported.
- 13. on drugs, often long-term.
- 14. home loans given to people with low credit.
- 16. of having too little income to meet basic needs.
- 19. fear raising minimum wage may reduce this.
- 20. prices that reduce the value of money.
Down
- 1. China responded to U.S. tariffs.
- 2. placed on imports during the trade war.
- 3. major economic downturn following the housing crash.
- 4. homeowners lose property due to unpaid mortgages.
- 5. investment bank that collapsed in 2008.
- 6. opioids are often this by doctors.
- 9. one:The 2020 trade deal between the U.S. and China.
- 11. process of healing from addiction.
- 15. too much of a drug, often fatal.
- 17. of wage meant to cover basic needs and housing.
- 18. brought into the country from abroad.