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President Donald Trump recently threatened a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent levy on Chinese goods. He said the tariffs were to address trade imbalances and reduce fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration. Tariffs also raise concerns about potential price increases, trade tensions, and economic impact. We invite you to share your views on how tariffs might affect the economy, businesses, and U.S. relations with key trading partners. Your responses will help us gauge public opinion on this significant policy shift.
Please rate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements on a scale from 0 to 4,
where:
• 0 = No Opinion
• 1 = Strongly disagree
• 2 = Disagree
• 3 = Agree
• 4 = Strongly agree
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The United States imposed a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports, and in response, China announced tariffs on U.S. goods. This will impact U.S. exports to China.
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Tariffs will encourage more companies to manufacture in the United States.
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Price increases will change my buying habits.
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U.S. tariffs will lead to retaliatory tariffs and ultimately trade wars with other countries.
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The U.S. should prioritize imposing tariffs on China, due to its role as the largest source of fentanyl chemicals and its significant trade surplus with the United States.
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Tariffs are an effective tool for strengthening the U.S. economy, they will benefit the U.S. economy in the long run
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Tariffs will strain the United States’ relationship with other countries.
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The United States should indefinitely postpone the new tariffs on Canada and Mexico if those countries take steps to curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
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Tariffs will increase prices for consumer goods.
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The U.S. tariffs on China will impact American technology companies.
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Industries reliant on imports and exports affected by tariffs may face challenges leading to potential delays and increased costs. There will be supply chain disruptions.
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If the current threatened tariffs don’t achieve their intended goals, the United States should further increase tariffs.
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The U.S. government should subsidize industries negatively affected by retaliatory tariffs.
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Trump’s tariff threats are mainly used as a negotiation tool rather than expected implementation.
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The U.S. should focus on trade agreements rather than imposing tariffs.
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Tariffs on auto parts would affect U.S. car prices.
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Tariffs will strengthen America’s global economic position.
