Protectionism

How would your shopping habits change if international goods were twice as expensive but local goods stayed the same price?

What's your stance on sacrificing global trade variety for national economic security?

How does the idea of 'made in your country' influence your perception of product quality and value?

What personal experiences have influenced your feelings about global trade versus domestic production?

How do you think your life would be impacted if your country's borders were closed to all imports tomorrow?

Have you or someone you know been affected positively by measures to protect local businesses, and if so, how?

What are your thoughts on the impact of buying exclusively local products on the global economy?

How would you feel if a favorite product was no longer available because of high import taxes?

Do you think trade policies should prioritize your country’s consumers or producers, and why?

How do you feel about foreign companies dominating certain markets in your country, and why does it matter to you?

Would the idea of your country being entirely self-reliant appeal to you, and do you think it's a feasible or beneficial goal?

What if protecting local jobs through trade barriers meant paying more for everyday items, is that a fair trade-off?

How do you feel about your country relying on its own goods and services during a global crisis?

If a domestic product is more expensive than its foreign counterpart, what drives your decision to purchase it?

How important is it to you that jobs stay within your country, even if it means higher prices for goods?

Would you be willing to compromise on product quality if it meant supporting your national economy?

In what ways could focusing on domestic goods over imports affect the cultural diversity of products in your country?

Does the idea of a more self-sufficient national economy make you feel more secure about the future?

Is it more responsible to protect local industries, even at the expense of international relations?

What would be your emotional response if local businesses thrived but consumer choice was limited?

What concerns might you have about your local community if restrictions were placed on cultural imports, like books and films?

What discussions would ensue at home if imported toys were no longer available for the next holiday season?

What would motivate you to choose a locally made product over a popular, high-quality import?

If your favorite cosmetics or skincare products were replaced with local alternatives, what would be your primary concerns?

Would a shift toward locally-made gadgets spark innovation among youth in your community?

How might friendships change if shared interests in international popular culture were limited by trade policies?

How might the artistic landscape in your community evolve if it relied entirely on local talent?

If your access to international healthcare innovations was limited, would you feel more vulnerable or self-reliant?

Would choosing a local product over an imported one make you feel more connected to your community, and why?

What if the games you played were all developed in your country; would it inspire you creatively or limit your gaming experience?

If foreign student exchange programs were curtailed in favor of local academic opportunities, how would that alter your educational journey?

How would you volunteer to support a local business struggling against a foreign giant?

What if the international icons of fashion, food, or tech were suddenly replaced by local brands; would you adapt?

Imagine if studying abroad was limited to favor local universities—how would that change your academic aspirations?

Would your view of your hometown change if all businesses were locally owned, giving it a unique identity?

If international music were harder to access, how would that shape your cultural tastes and experiences?

Would you stand by a decision to only use tech gadgets manufactured within your country, and why?

In what ways might focusing on local art and rejecting international pieces change your understanding of culture?

Have food preferences in your family ever shifted towards local produce due to economic or patriotic reasons?

If a local product becomes a symbol of national pride, would you feel compelled to choose it over a foreign one?

How do you weigh the pros and cons when your comfort item becomes substantially more expensive to promote local industries?

Would you use a locally made phone with limited features over an imported one with advanced technology?

How would your approach to health and fitness change if only local products were accessible?

What if the only food available to you was grown within your country; how might that reshape your eating habits?

How might restricted access to foreign literature alter your worldview or understanding of other cultures?

How would you express your style if fashion was dictated solely by the creations of local designers?

How would you approach environmental activism if your choices were limited to local products and services?

If attending concerts meant only seeing local artists, how might your musical tastes and entertainment choices evolve?

How would the dynamics of online gaming communities change if only games produced in your country were available?

How would you feel if a favorite product was no longer available because of high import taxes?

Imagine if studying abroad was limited to favor local universities—how would that change your academic aspirations?

Do you think trade policies should prioritize your country’s consumers or producers, and why?

How would you feel if a favorite product was no longer available because of high import taxes?

Should a country's government prioritize the economic well-being of its own citizens over global cooperation and why?

Imagine if studying abroad was limited to favor local universities—how would that change your academic aspirations?

How would you react if foreign products were banned and only local products were available, even if they were of lower quality?

Do you think trade policies should prioritize your country’s consumers or producers, and why?

Imagine your future job might be outsourced; how would you feel about restrictions on foreign labor?