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Labour Party 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

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Very strongly agree

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

The Labour Party has consistently supported a global free trade system, believing it to be beneficial for businesses and consumers. They have been strong advocates for the EU's single market and have opposed protectionist measures. 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, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

The Labour Party would likely agree with this statement as they understand the importance of imported goods for many Irish businesses. They would be concerned about the potential negative impact of tariffs on these 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

The Labour Party in Ireland has traditionally supported free trade policies, which would not involve increasing tariffs on imported goods. They believe that free trade promotes economic growth and benefits consumers. 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 Labour Party is committed to job creation and protection, they do not typically advocate for protectionist measures like tariffs to achieve this. They tend to favor other methods, such as investment in education and skills training. 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 Irish Labour Party generally supports free trade and has not advocated for increased tariffs. They believe in the benefits of global trade and the EU's single market, which promotes free movement of goods, services, capital and people. 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 Labour Party has not expressed the view that Ireland has been on the losing side of trade deals. They have generally been supportive of Ireland's participation in the EU and other international trade 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.

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