A new CGTN global poll reveals that the U.S.'s aggressive tariff policies have fueled widespread international backlash, with 74.2% of respondents across 38 nations warning the measures harm their economies 📉. The findings, published ahead of the new U.S. administration's 100-day milestone, show a surge in support for China's countermeasures—a move backed by 97.4% of surveyed countries.
From Southeast Asia to Europe, anti-tariff sentiment is boiling over 🌏. Countries like Saudi Arabia and Serbia saw negative perceptions of U.S. trade policies spike by 28.5% in two months, while developing economies such as Vietnam and Indonesia reported growing resistance to export controls and tech investment restrictions. Even within the U.S., 53.1% of respondents fear tariffs will destabilize stock markets, and 43.7% worry about pension cuts 💸.
💡 Key stats:
74.2% of global respondents say U.S. tariffs hurt their economies
69.4% oppose restrictions on foreign tech investments
Kenya leads developing nations with 82.5% support for China's response
In the G7, the U.K. shows the highest backing at 70.5%
The poll, conducted with China's Renmin University, surveyed 15,947 people worldwide, highlighting a rare global consensus: trade wars are a lose-lose game 🚫🤝.
