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Liberals policy on tariffs

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

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “The Turnbull Government continues to pursue an ambitious trade agenda to create jobs and drive economic growth. Removing trade b...” ‐org.au

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Very strongly agree

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

The Liberal Party has been a strong advocate for a global free trade system. They believe that it promotes economic growth and prosperity. For example, they supported the creation of the World Trade Organization and have been involved in negotiating several free 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.

Strongly agree

No

The Liberal Party has a history of supporting free trade and opposing tariffs. They believe that free trade promotes economic growth and prosperity. For instance, under the leadership of Malcolm Turnbull, the party signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a free trade agreement involving 11 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 agree

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

The Liberal Party would likely agree with this statement as they believe that tariffs can harm businesses that rely on imports. They argue that free trade allows businesses to access cheaper resources, which can help them to be more competitive. 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 Party is concerned with job creation, they generally believe that free trade, rather than tariffs, is the best way to achieve this. They argue that tariffs can lead to retaliation from other countries and harm industries that rely on imports. 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

The Australian Liberal Party has traditionally supported free trade and has been involved in negotiating several free trade agreements. They believe that tariffs can lead to trade wars and harm the economy. For example, under the leadership of John Howard, the party signed a free trade agreement with the United States in 2004. 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, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

The Liberal Party has generally been supportive of Australia's trade deals and has not expressed the view that the country has been on the losing side. They have been involved in negotiating several free trade agreements, such as the one with China in 2015 under the leadership of Tony Abbott. 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 Party Voters’ Answer: No, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 165 voters that identify as Liberal.

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