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Trade & Tariffs
Taxes on imported goods and trade deals with other countries that affect prices and American jobs.
What This Means
Trade policy is about taxes on imported goods (tariffs) and deals with other countries. It affects prices you pay and which jobs stay in America.
Progressive
Wants mostly free trade that keeps prices low but with protections for workers.
Conservative
Wants tariffs to protect American jobs and factories from cheap foreign competition.
3931
Progressive
4375
Conservative
158
Mixed / Neutral
8464
Total
Party Breakdown
Democratic3931 officials
100% progressive0% mixed0% conservative
Republican4375 officials
0% progressive0% mixed100% conservative
Independent158 officials
0% progressive100% mixed0% conservative
Where Officials Stand
Officials grouped by where they land on this issue.
Progressive3931
Joe LaCavaDemocratic
Council President, District 1, San Diego · CA
Estimated from democrat party platform
Centrist / Mixed158
Mariana Nogales MolinelliIndependent
Representative, Puerto Rico House · PR
Estimated from independent party platform
Conservative4375
Jeff KeicherRepublican
State Representative, District 70 · IL
Estimated from republican party platform
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