Most Americans Say the U.S. Can Trust Japan
About six-in-ten Americans say the U.S. can trust Japan. That’s near the highest levels of trust among the nine nations tested.
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About six-in-ten Americans say the U.S. can trust Japan. That’s near the highest levels of trust among the nine nations tested.
Overview Publics around the world are decidedly unhappy about their nations’ economies. Most are displeased with current economic conditions and concerned about rising economic inequality; few are optimistic about the coming year. However, at the same time, most global publics say their personal finances are in better shape than their national economies, according to a […]
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