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Ronald Reagan’s policy on tariffs

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

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

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Public statements

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

Reference: “In 1983, Reagan ... slapped a 45% tariff on Japanese motorcycles in an effort to save one American company: Harley-Davidson. Re...” ‐cnn.com

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Ronald Reagan voters

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

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 213 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “"We envision a worldwide multilateral agreement among nations committed to the principles of open markets, what has been called ...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

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

Reagan was a strong proponent of free trade and believed that it was beneficial for businesses and consumers. He signed the Trade and Tariff Act in 1984, which aimed to reduce trade barriers and promote free trade. 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

Reagan's policies were generally in favor of free trade and reducing trade barriers. He believed that free trade would lead to economic growth and prosperity. 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

Reagan would likely agree with this statement as he believed in the benefits of free trade and understood that tariffs could hurt businesses that rely on imported goods. He signed the Trade and Tariff Act in 1984, which aimed to reduce trade barriers. 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

Reagan did not typically frame trade issues in terms of winning or losing. He believed in the benefits of free trade and reducing trade barriers, and did not typically advocate for tariffs as a solution to trade imbalances. 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 Reagan did believe in protecting American jobs, he did not see tariffs as the best way to do this. He believed in free trade and reducing trade barriers as a way to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. 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

Reagan was a strong proponent of free trade and believed in reducing trade barriers, not increasing them. He signed the Trade and Tariff Act in 1984, which gave the President fast-track authority to negotiate free 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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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,180 voters that identify as Republican.

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