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Christian Democratic Union’s policy on tariffs

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

  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Christian Democratic Union’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

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

The CDU recognizes the importance of importing cheap resources for German manufacturing businesses and has historically supported free trade to facilitate this. They understand that tariffs could hurt these businesses and are more likely to support measures that benefit the German economy and 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.

Strongly agree

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

The CDU has historically been a strong supporter of a global free trade system, believing that it benefits German businesses and consumers. They have been involved in negotiating trade agreements like the EU and TTIP and are more likely to support measures that promote free trade rather than tariffs. 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.

Agree

No

The CDU has historically supported free trade and has been involved in negotiating trade agreements like the EU and TTIP. They believe that free trade benefits the German economy and consumers. However, they might consider tariffs in specific situations, such as to protect certain industries or in response to unfair trade practices. 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, this will help create and save more jobs

While the CDU might consider tariffs in specific situations to protect certain industries, their overall stance is in favor of free trade. They believe that free trade agreements can create jobs and benefit the economy, rather than relying on tariffs to save 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.

Disagree

Yes

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) generally supports free trade and has been a proponent of trade agreements like the EU and TTIP. However, they might consider tariffs in specific situations, such as to protect certain industries or in response to unfair trade practices. 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

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

The CDU generally does not believe that Germany has been on the losing side of trade deals. They have been supportive of trade agreements like the EU and TTIP, which they believe benefit the German economy and consumers. They are more likely to seek improvements in trade deals rather than resorting to tariffs. 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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Party’s support base

Christian Democratic Union Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 138 voters that identify as Christian Democratic Union.

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