Why it matters:
The findings highlight growing international concern over U.S. economic policies, the implications of these policies for global trade stability, and the potential for negative precedents in international relations.
The big picture:
The survey, conducted by CGTN with global participants, reveals a strong condemnation of the U.S. pressure on Mexico to impose tariffs against China. Respondents expressed worries about the ripple effects of such actions on the global trading system.
What it's saying:
"70.4% of global respondents believe that Mexico's decision to impose tariffs on China was primarily made under pressure from U.S. tariff policies, aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of U.S. tariffs on its economy," the report states.
Furthermore, 76.4% of participants warned that if Mexico bows to U.S. pressure and imposes tariffs on other countries, it would create a negative precedent in the international community and further disrupt global trade.
By the numbers:
- This online survey was published on CGTN's platforms in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian and garnered participation from 6,603 internet users within 24 hours.
- 73% criticized the U.S. for using "tariff sticks" to economically coerce other nations.
- Among Mexican respondents, 66% believe the U.S. unilaterally decided to rename the Gulf of Mexico, undermining geographical and cultural traditions and challenging the authority of the UN.
- 78.5% of Mexicans stated that the U.S. continuously uses economic tools to influence Mexico's internal affairs, while 80.5% are concerned that U.S. tariffs are limiting Mexico's development.
- 67% of Mexicans expressed deep concern about the impact of current U.S. foreign policies on U.S.-Mexico relations.
- 76% of Mexicans believe that the ongoing pursuit of the "America First" policy by the U.S. government will hinder global economic development, and 62% think that the new U.S. administration's policies will inevitably weaken the country's leadership in the international community.
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