A tariff is a tax levied on the import and exports of goods in international trade. The U.S. currently trades over $590 billion in goods with China every year. In 2015 China exported $466 billion worth of goods to the U.S. and imported $123 billion worth of U.S. goods. The 2015 China - U.S. trade imbalance of 344% is a new world record. During the 2016 Presidential race Donald Trump proposed levying a 45% tariff on China and any other U.S. trade partner which violates trade deals through currency manipulation and illegal export subsidies. Proponents of tariffs argue that China breaks trade rules by subsidizing its exports, manipulating its currency and stealing intellectual property from the U.S. and other western countries. Opponents argue that tariffs will cause a dramatic rise in the cost of goods for U.S. consumers and cause an unnecessary conflict with
No, this will only cause China to defend against the tariffs, possibly causing a conflict
No, China and Russia are both very important allies.
Same percent tariffs on all imports.
Import tariffs are a tax on the consumer. Allow imports or disallow imports, but no tariffs.
We should not be taking a unilateral approach. We should have a consortium of nations join the US to approach China as a block of nations opposed to China's practices.
No, but we need to make sure that China improves their human rights record, treats their workers fairly, and stops degrading the environment.
Yes, additional tariffs should be used to help with the humanitarian crisis is North Korea which China is supporting.
Yes, and increase tariffs for any country that violates human rights.
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No opinion. I am not educated well enough on the topic to form an opinion.
yes, we should become more self-sustainable and not have the Chinese people work all day to get barley any money
We should focus more on domestic industries to boost money flow in our economy and hold China accountable for their inhuman working conditions.
I do not know enough information.
No, but unfair trade practices and theft of intellectual property should be addressed.
Where outsourcing is used to sidestep labor and environmental laws, products should be tariffed.
No, and we should lift all tariffs on China
Yes, but only if China does the same
The U.S. should end trade with China and reinvest in companies in the U.S.
Yes we should be buying products made in the USA or North America
N/A, not enough information
Somewhat, but the U.S. should incentive trade with other countries and internal production.
Only if it is completely necessary to do so and that it is a fair game on both sides and not a one sided advantage.
No. There should be reciprocity on tariffs for all countries.
Yes, but only when they don’t “play by the same rules as everyone else”
No, an Embargo would be better, tariffs only tax US citizens
No, until this covid-19 is over
Cut trade ties with China until they get proper human rights
Yes until china stops violating human rights
I don’t know enough about this issue to have a stance.
China should have regulations regarding their production practices & taxes can be higher or lower according to how humane or inhumane they are.
Reciprocal tariffs. Enforce two piracy laws.
Only if it’s beneficial to the American people and Chinese people
No, this raises the cost of goods for American consumers.
No, though their unfair trade practices and theft of intellectual property should be addressed
Yes but this needs to be a broader policy. Countries with labor camps should all get tariffs based on their behavior. Things like organizations being owned by the state etc.
Yes, purchases from China should cease until their persecution of minorities ceases
Yes, we are too dependent on China for out economy
Only as a diplomatic option to advocate for peace, human rights, or fair economic practices
Yes, until the Chinese government stops their genocide of their Muslim population and stops oppressing their citizens.
China should be embargoed. The Uger Muslims camps are not something that should exist in a US trade partner
either way doesnt matter to me
No, a lot of what we use and buy now has been manufactured in China and raising taxes on those products would increase the price of a majority of commonly used products but I don't think it will be an incentive for more US manufactured goods.
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No, tariffs simply increase the cost to America companies that buy products from China rather than actually punishing them for manipulating their currency.
I do not have enough information to give a opinion.
This should be market based up or down
Tell China to suck our collective dick
No, find other more effective ways to make sure China pays for currency manipulation and that American manufacturing stays in America.
No, we should no trade with countries currently at war with another country.
Don't have enough info for an informed opinion
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