Globalization and Trade

People in many countries support foreign companies building factories in their own nation. But fewer support foreign firms buying domestic ones.

Unfavorable views of China reach new historic high, and a majority supports taking a tougher stand on human rights.

Across the surveyed countries, opinion varies widely about the value of diversity. But interacting with people of different backgrounds is related to more positive attitudes about the role of diversity in society.

Germans are increasingly negative about their relationship with the U.S. Also, Germans are more comfortable than Americans with globalization.

There is widespread support in Taiwan for increased economic and political ties with the U.S. While many are wary of stronger political ties with mainland China, about half would favor stronger economic relations.

Sizable shares say men have more opportunities for high-paying jobs and that men should have preferential treatment when jobs are scarce.

Republicans are more negative than Democrats toward China, though unfavorable ratings have climbed among both parties.

Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.

Our Global Indicators Database serves as a repository of data on global views about international and domestic politics, economics and other topics.

Political divides on both sides of the Atlantic continue to shape attitudes about relations with other nations, perceptions about defense spending and Americans’ and Germans’ views of each other.