Allies, Adversaries, and Trade: How Foreign Perceptions Shape American Trade Attitudes

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Brief Overview

This study uses 2020 ANES data to show that Americans view trade through a “friend-versus-foe” lens—favoring trade with allies and opposing it with adversaries—revealing how geopolitical perceptions shape economic preferences.

Author

• Godson Nwachukwu Fidelis, University of Kansas