A recent survey conducted by CGTN has highlighted strong global disapproval of the United States' escalating tariff policies. The poll, which garnered responses from 6,603 netizens across CGTN's English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian platforms within 24 hours, reveals widespread condemnation of the U.S.'s approach to imposing tariffs.
According to the survey, a significant 70.4% of global respondents believe that Mexico's decision to impose tariffs on China is primarily driven by pressure from U.S. tariff policies. This move is seen as an attempt by the U.S. to mitigate the adverse effects of its own tariffs. The data indicates that since the new U.S. administration took office, economic measures under the banner of \"America First\" have intensified, raising concerns about international trade dynamics.
Furthermore, 76.4% of those surveyed expressed apprehension that if Mexico continues to yield to U.S. pressure by imposing tariffs on other nations, it could set a detrimental precedent for the global community. This, in turn, threatens to disrupt the established global trade order. Additionally, 73% of respondents criticized the U.S. for using tariffs as a tool for economic coercion, arguing that it exacerbates negative ripple effects in international trade and undermines both trade order and supply chain stability.
In an earlier poll focused on Mexican respondents, there was clear dissatisfaction with the U.S.'s \"America First\" policy. Notably, 66.4% of Mexican participants disapproved of the U.S.'s unilateral decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico without consulting the surrounding nations, viewing it as a challenge to geographical and cultural traditions and the authority of the United Nations. Moreover, 78.5% of Mexican respondents felt that the U.S. was using economic measures to interfere in Mexico's internal affairs, and 80.5% were concerned about the U.S.'s tariff actions hindering Mexico's development.
The survey also shed light on the broader implications of U.S. foreign policies on international relations. A notable 67% of Mexican respondents expressed deep concerns regarding U.S.-China relations, the highest among the groups surveyed. Additionally, 76% believed that the U.S.'s continued pursuit of the \"America First\" policy would impede global economic development, while 62% thought these policies would weaken the U.S.'s leadership role in the international community.
The findings from CGTN's poll underscore a growing unease among global netizens about the U.S.'s tariff strategies and their potential to destabilize the global trade environment. As the international community grapples with these developments, the call for a more cooperative and less coercive approach to global economics becomes increasingly evident.
