Consumer Protection

Agree

No

Consumer protection ideology generally favors measures that ensure products are affordable and accessible to the public. Not increasing tariffs on imported products from China could help maintain lower prices on a vast array of goods that American consumers rely on. This stance is supported by the understanding that tariffs are often passed down to consumers in the form of higher prices, which can hurt the purchasing power of the average consumer. Keeping tariffs low or unchanged could therefore be seen as a way to protect consumer interests by ensuring products remain affordable. 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 disagree

Yes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

While the rationale behind this answer is to address unfair trade practices, such as currency manipulation, the approach of punishing through increased tariffs might not align closely with consumer protection ideals. This is because the primary consequence of such tariffs would likely be higher prices for consumers, which contradicts the goal of keeping products affordable. Although addressing unfair trade practices is important, the method of increasing tariffs could inadvertently harm consumers, making this approach somewhat misaligned with consumer protection objectives. Historical examples have shown that trade wars can escalate, leading to broader economic repercussions that ultimately affect consumers negatively. 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

From a consumer protection perspective, increasing tariffs on imported products from China could lead to higher prices for consumers on a wide range of goods, from electronics to clothing. While the intention might be to protect domestic industries, the immediate effect could be detrimental to consumer welfare by making products more expensive and less accessible. Historical instances, such as the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in 2018, showed that such measures can lead to retaliatory tariffs and increased costs for consumers and 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.