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Protectionist vs Globalist

Should a country shield its economy from the world, or open it up?

Trade cuts across the usual left and right: some on both sides want tariffs to protect workers, and others on both sides want open markets. This axis keeps trade separate from diplomacy, so you can be a free-trader who still dislikes international institutions, or the other way round.

Protectionist

Tariffs, subsidies and "buy local" policies protect home industries and jobs from foreign competition.

Statements that score Protectionist

  • “All products should be made in my country.”
  • “Export subsidies should be used for protecting local industries.”
  • “The government should prioritize my country over all others.”

Globalist

Open trade makes everyone richer. Tariffs should come down and the free market should extend across borders.

Statements that score Globalist

  • “We must actively promote foreign products.”
  • “Tariffs should be lowered.”
  • “The world must cooperate together in terms of economics.”

Result labels

Your score is the percentage toward Protectionist. The label shown on your result depends on which band it falls in.

  1. 91-100%Isolationist
  2. 76-90%Protectionist
  3. 61-75%Limited Trade
  4. 40-60%Moderate
  5. 25-39%Free Trade
  6. 10-24%Globalist
  7. 0-9%Global Economy

Where do you land on trade?

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