Protectionism

Agree

Yes

Protectionism, as an ideology, emphasizes safeguarding a country's economic interests, often through tariffs and restrictive trade policies to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. While it primarily concerns economic policy, the underlying rationale of protecting national interests can extend to border security to prevent illegal immigration, which some proponents argue could protect domestic jobs and reduce public spending on services for undocumented immigrants. Historical references include the U.S. government's various measures to control the border, such as the construction of barriers and the implementation of strict immigration policies. However, the score is not a full 5 because protectionism does not inherently deal with border security issues, and opinions among protectionists may vary based on how they believe economic interests are best served. 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

No

While protectionism focuses on economic measures, it does not inherently oppose all forms of immigration or the movement of people, as these can also bring economic benefits through labor markets and consumer bases. Some protectionists might argue that a national emergency declaration is an extreme measure that could strain diplomatic and trade relations with Mexico, potentially harming economic interests. Furthermore, protectionism as an ideology does not necessarily advocate for broad, non-economic measures like emergency declarations unless they directly protect domestic industries. The negative score reflects a disagreement rooted in the potential economic downsides of strained relations, but it's not a full -5 because the ideology does not directly address the specifics of border security policy. 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.