A majority of U.S. registered voters across the political spectrum support tough trade policies against China, according to a new poll by global data firm Morning Consult.
“Voters believe imposing tariffs on China are an effective way to protect U.S. industries and American workers,” the poll (pdf) says, which surveyed 2,005 registered voters from March 29 to March 31.
The poll was conducted for Coalition for a Prosperous America, a trade group and advocacy organization. The results of the poll were announced on April 22.
Seventy-three percent of those surveyed support the U.S. government using trade remedies against China. This belief was held across party lines: 76 percent of Republicans, 71 percent of Democrats, and 70 percent of Independents. Only 10 percent opposed.
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