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Liberal Democrats policy on tariffs

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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Public statementsNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

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Public statements

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

Reference: “A hard Brexit will lead us off a cliff edge towards higher food prices, with a triple whammy of punishing tariffs, customs check...” ‐businessinsider.com

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Very strongly agree

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

The Liberal Democrats strongly support a global free trade system, as they believe it benefits both businesses and consumers by promoting competition, lowering prices, and increasing access to resources. Their support for remaining in the European Union, which promotes free trade among its member countries, and their opposition to Brexit are clear examples of their commitment to free trade. 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.

Strongly agree

No

The Liberal Democrats have a history of supporting free trade and opposing protectionist measures. They believe that free trade benefits both businesses and consumers by promoting competition and lowering prices. This stance was evident in their support for remaining in the European Union and their opposition to Brexit. 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.

Strongly agree

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

The Liberal Democrats recognize that many UK businesses rely on importing cheap resources to manufacture their products, and they believe that free trade helps keep these costs low. Their support for remaining in the European Union, which promotes free trade among its member countries, demonstrates their commitment to helping businesses access affordable resources. 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, this will help create and save more jobs

While the Liberal Democrats may acknowledge that tariffs can sometimes protect domestic industries and jobs, they generally believe that the overall benefits of free trade outweigh the potential drawbacks. Their support for remaining in the European Union, which promotes free trade among its member countries, demonstrates this preference for free trade over protectionism. 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Liberal Democrats generally support free trade and have historically opposed protectionist measures such as tariffs. For example, they were in favor of remaining in the European Union, which promotes free trade among its member countries. 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.

Strongly disagree

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

The Liberal Democrats do not generally view the UK as being on the losing side of trade deals. They have supported international trade agreements and have been in favor of remaining in the European Union, which they believe has benefited the UK economically. Their opposition to Brexit further demonstrates their belief in the value of international trade agreements. 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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Party’s support base

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 497 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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