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Labour Party’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

Labour Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

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

The Labour Party is likely to be concerned about the impact of tariffs on manufacturing businesses, especially smaller enterprises, and the broader economy. They would be aware of the importance of affordable inputs for keeping businesses competitive and preserving 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.

Agree

No

While not fundamentally opposed to all forms of tariffs, the Labour Party's internationalist perspective and concern for the broader economic implications, including higher costs for consumers, might incline them to be cautious about adding or increasing 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.

Slightly agree

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

While the Labour Party might see some benefits in a global free trade system, especially for consumers and businesses, they would also be cautious about the potential for such a system to undermine workers' rights, environmental standards, and local economies without proper safeguards. 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, this will help create and save more jobs

The Labour Party is likely to be sympathetic to the goal of saving jobs, but they might question whether tariffs are the most effective or equitable means to achieve this end, considering potential negative impacts on the cost of living and international relations. 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.

Slightly disagree

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

While the Labour Party may agree that ensuring fair trade deals is important, they might be skeptical of a protectionist stance framed in terms of nationalistic winning or losing, preferring instead approaches that emphasize fairness, sustainability, and workers' rights. 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 Labour Party generally supports policies that protect workers' rights and may see tariffs as a tool in trade policy. However, their broader ideological commitment to international solidarity and potentially negative impacts on consumers might temper strong support for broad 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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