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Komeito’s policy on free trade

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Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

Komeito's support for free trade is often conditional on the inclusion of protections for domestic industries and workers. This is evident in their stance on the TPP, where they pushed for measures to mitigate the impact on Japan's agricultural sector. 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

Yes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies

Komeito, as a party with a strong focus on peace and human rights, would likely support trade deals with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies. This aligns with their broader political philosophy. 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

Yes

Komeito has generally been supportive of free trade, as seen in their support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). However, they also emphasize the importance of protecting domestic industries and workers, so their support is not absolute. 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, free trade puts downward pressure on wages and undermines consumer and environmental protections

While Komeito supports free trade, they also emphasize the importance of protecting domestic industries and workers. Therefore, they might agree to some extent that free trade can have negative impacts if not properly managed. 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 agree

No, past free trade deals have been unfair to our citizens

While Komeito has supported free trade deals, they also recognize the potential for such deals to be unfair. However, their support for the TPP suggests that they do not see past deals as inherently unfair. 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

No

Komeito has shown support for free trade agreements in the past, such as the TPP, indicating that they do not generally oppose free trade deals. 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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