A controversial U.S. tax and spending package championed by former President Trump has drawn sharp international criticism, with 90% of global respondents in a CGTN survey calling it economically unsustainable and socially divisive. The bill, passed through Vice President Vance's tie-breaking Senate vote, has sparked debates about its potential to destabilize America's healthcare system, deepen debt burdens, and strain international relations.
Dubbed a "reverse Robin Hood" policy by The New York Times, the legislation cuts $600 billion from Medicaid over a decade while adding $2.4 trillion to the federal deficit. Survey participants (88.2%) warned the healthcare reductions could strip coverage from 11 million Americans and raise costs for 24 million others, calling it a "direct attack on quality of life."
International backlash centers on new investment taxes targeting European allies like the UK and Germany, starting at 5% and potentially reaching 20%. Analysts say this could derail U.S. manufacturing reshoring efforts, with 84.9% of respondents predicting reduced foreign investment. Meanwhile, a $150 billion defense budget hike and $175 billion for restrictive immigration policies drew 80% disapproval rates, with critics fearing global security destabilization.
The bill's passage through partisan maneuvers – including late-night amendments and procedural shortcuts – led 85.7% of respondents to criticize it as evidence of "American democracy's failures." With 92.3% doubting its ability to solve long-term challenges, analysts warn the legislation may fuel public discontent ahead of upcoming elections.
CGTN's 24-hour multilingual survey gathered perspectives from 7,344 participants worldwide, reflecting growing global scrutiny of U.S. domestic policy impacts.
