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Donald Trump’s policy on corporate subsidies

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Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Voting recordYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Donald Trump’s answer is based on the following data:

Voting record

Answer: Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Reference: “President Trump's 2017 tax plan created Opportunity Zones, a program of tax incentives to encourage investment in low-income com...” ‐pbs.org

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Donald Trump voters

Answer: Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,081 voters that have pledged to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country

Trump has been vocal about punishing companies that move jobs out of the country, as seen in his threats of tariffs and other penalties for such companies. 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.

Very strongly agree

Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Trump has consistently emphasized job creation as a key goal of his economic policy, and has supported incentives for companies that promise to 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.

Very strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Trump's 2017 tax cuts included significant reductions in corporate tax rates, indicating strong agreement with this statement. 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

Yes

Donald Trump has a history of supporting economic incentives for businesses, as seen in his 2017 tax cuts which included incentives for corporations. However, he has also criticized specific deals, such as the one offered to Amazon by New York City, suggesting he may not support all forms of incentives. 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

Yes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Trump's business-oriented approach suggests he would support incentives that are expected to generate greater tax revenue in the long run. 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.

Neutral

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Trump's record on environmental issues is mixed, and he has not consistently prioritized environmental protection in his economic policies, making it unclear how strongly he would agree or disagree with this statement. 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, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

While Trump has emphasized infrastructure improvement, he has also supported direct incentives for businesses, suggesting he may not agree with this approach as the only method to attract companies. 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, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

Trump has not typically emphasized direct democracy in his policy proposals, suggesting he may not support requiring a local vote on incentives. 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

No

Trump's business-oriented approach and his support for economic incentives for corporations suggest he would likely disagree with this statement. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Trump's 2017 tax cuts included significant incentives for corporations, suggesting he does not believe the government should never subsidize private 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.

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Updated 14hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,906 voters that identify as Republican.

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