MAY 11, 2020: Twenty-six percent (26%) of voters nationwide consider trade policies to be primarily a national security issue. A Scott Rasmussen ([link removed]) national survey found that 56% disagree and consider them primarily an economic issue. Eighteen percent (18%) are not sure.[1] ([link removed])

However, other data from the survey confirms that voters see more to trade policy than raw economics.

Most voters (58%) say ensuring that important materials are produced in the United States is a higher priority than keeping costs down. Just 28% say keeping costs down and promoting economic growth matters more.[1] ([link removed])

The view that ensuring U.S. based production matters more than keeping costs down is shared by 67% of Republicans ([link removed]) , 60% of independent ([link removed]) voters, and 49% of Democrats ([link removed]) .[1] ([link removed])

Fifty-six percent (56%) say they are willing to pay significantly higher costs on many goods to ensure that U.S. production capability. Twenty-five percent (25%) disagree.[1] ([link removed])

Data released earlier shows that, following the pandemic ([link removed]) , 70% of voters ([link removed]) want to either reduce or eliminate trade with China.

 
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