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Ron Paul’s policy on tariffs

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

  Ron Paul voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

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Ron Paul voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 169 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No

Paul has consistently argued against tariffs, believing that they interfere with free trade and harm the economy. He has often stated that tariffs are essentially taxes on consumers. 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

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

Paul is a strong advocate for a global free trade system, believing that it benefits businesses and consumers alike. He argues that tariffs interfere with this system and can lead to economic harm. 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

No, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Paul would agree with this statement as he believes that tariffs can harm domestic industries that rely on imported goods. He argues that tariffs raise costs for these businesses, making them less competitive and potentially leading to job losses. 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

Yes

Ron Paul is a staunch advocate for free trade and has consistently opposed tariffs. He believes that tariffs are a form of taxation that hurts consumers and stifles economic growth. 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

Yes, this will help create and save more jobs

While Paul acknowledges the importance of job creation, he does not believe that tariffs are an effective means to this end. He argues that tariffs can actually harm domestic industries by raising costs and reducing competitiveness. 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

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

Paul has consistently argued against the notion that the U.S. is on the losing side of trade deals. He believes that free trade benefits all parties involved and that tariffs only serve to harm the economy. 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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Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 635 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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