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New Zealand First’s policy on tariffs

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

  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

New Zealand First’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, this will help create and save more jobs

New Zealand First has a strong focus on job creation and protection of local industries. They believe that tariffs can help protect domestic jobs from being outsourced to countries where products can be made more cheaply. 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

Yes

New Zealand First has historically supported policies that protect local industries and jobs. They believe that tariffs can be a useful tool to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. However, they may not fully agree as they also recognize the importance of international trade for New Zealand's economy. 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.

Agree

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

While New Zealand First has expressed concerns about the impact of some trade deals on local industries, they also recognize the importance of international trade for New Zealand's economy. They would likely agree with this statement to some extent, but not fully. 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

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

While New Zealand First recognizes the importance of manufacturing businesses, they also believe in protecting local industries and jobs, which can sometimes mean supporting tariffs on imported goods. They would likely disagree with this statement to some extent. 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

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

New Zealand First has often advocated for protectionist policies, which can include tariffs on imported goods. They would likely disagree with the idea of a global free trade system being better for businesses and consumers, as they believe such a system can disadvantage local industries and workers. 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

No

New Zealand First has generally been supportive of measures that protect local industries, which often includes tariffs on imported goods. They would likely disagree with the idea of not adding or increasing tariffs. 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

New Zealand First Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 55 voters that identify as New Zealand First.

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