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Individualism policy on tariffs

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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

I>I  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Individualism answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

This answer strongly aligns with the principles of individualism. A global free trade system minimizes government intervention, allows for competition, and provides individuals and businesses with a wider range of choices. This is exactly what individualism advocates for. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

A global free trade system is highly consistent with individualist ideology, which values minimal government intervention, personal freedom, and the ability of individuals and businesses to operate within a competitive, global marketplace. This score reflects strong agreement with the principles of free trade and opposition to tariffs that could restrict economic freedom. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Individualism supports the idea of free trade and minimal government intervention in the economy. Tariffs are a form of government intervention that can distort market forces and limit the choices available to individuals and businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

This answer aligns with individualist principles that emphasize the importance of a free and competitive market. It recognizes the potential negative impact of tariffs on businesses, especially those that rely on imported materials to produce goods competitively. The score reflects agreement with the idea that government policies should not hinder business operations and market freedom. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

This answer aligns with the individualist belief in the importance of free trade and minimal government intervention. By pointing out the potential harm to businesses that rely on imported resources, it highlights the negative effects of tariffs and thus is likely to be supported by proponents of individualism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

From an individualist perspective, reducing government intervention in the economy, including minimizing tariffs, is generally preferred to promote free trade and competition. This stance supports the idea that individuals and businesses should be free to engage in trade without government-imposed barriers. However, the score is moderate because some individualists might support tariffs for strategic economic or national security reasons. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, this will help create and save more jobs

While the goal of creating and saving jobs might appeal to individualists in terms of promoting employment opportunities, the method of using tariffs as a tool might be seen as contrary to individualist principles of free market and minimal government intervention. The negative score reflects this tension. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

This answer implies a protectionist stance, which might resonate with some individualists who prioritize national interests and economic independence. However, the general individualist ideology favors free trade and competition over government-imposed trade barriers, hence the slight negative score. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Individualism emphasizes the importance of personal freedom and self-reliance. Adding or increasing tariffs could be seen as government interference in the free market, which individualists might oppose. However, the score is not strongly negative because some individualists might see tariffs as a necessary tool for protecting domestic industries and jobs, aligning with national self-reliance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, this will help create and save more jobs

While the argument for job creation might appeal to some, individualism generally supports the idea that businesses and individuals should be able to compete in a free and open market without government interference. Tariffs can distort this competition and are thus not typically supported by this ideology. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Individualism emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal freedom. Tariffs, by increasing the cost of imported goods, can limit the choices available to individuals and businesses, and thus are generally not favored by proponents of this ideology. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

The argument that the country has been on the losing side of trade deals implies a need for government intervention to correct this perceived imbalance. This is contrary to the principles of individualism, which favor minimal government intervention in the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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