Americans think trade is good for the U.S., but doubt its benefits

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September 24, 2018

1. Spotlight on views of trade in the U.S., EU and Japan

Americans think trade is good for the U.S., but doubt its benefits

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Americans think trade is good for the U.S., but doubt its benefits

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1. Spotlight on views of trade in the U.S., EU and Japan
Americans less convinced international trade is good
U.S. college graduates are more likely to see trade as beneficial
In U.S., support for trade ticks up when one’s party holds the presidency
In NAFTA countries, differing views on trade
Europeans say trade is good, but they doubt it boosts wages or decreases prices
Among European publics, Italians most wary of trade
Japanese skeptical that trade creates jobs, raises wages or lowers prices
In Japan, the young, well-educated, wealthier are more likely to see trade benefits

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