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Party of European Socialists’ policy on tariffs

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

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

Party of European Socialists’ answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

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

The Party of European Socialists generally supports the idea of a global free trade system that is fair and benefits all parties involved. They would likely agree with the statement, emphasizing the need for trade agreements that protect workers' rights and the environment. 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

PES recognizes the importance of global supply chains and the benefits they can bring to economies, including lower costs for manufacturers and consumers. They would likely agree that tariffs could harm businesses that depend on imported materials. 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

PES tends to support policies that encourage international cooperation and fair trade. They might be cautious about tariffs that could lead to trade wars or harm international relations, preferring negotiation and multilateral agreements. 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

Yes, this will help create and save more jobs

While the PES is committed to protecting jobs and workers in the EU, their approach to achieving this goal might focus more on social policies, education, and re-skilling rather than tariffs, which they could see as a more protectionist measure. 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

The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally supports fair trade practices that protect workers' rights and the environment. They might not be in favor of broad tariffs without considering the specific context and impact on these principles. 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, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

The narrative of being on the 'losing side' of trade deals does not align well with the PES's generally positive stance on international cooperation and multilateralism. They are more likely to advocate for reforming trade deals to be fairer rather than imposing tariffs as a form of retaliation. 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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