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Should the U.S. restrict trade with China for national-security reasons?

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Current split

How 53 Americans voted.

Yes — impose broad restrictions and decouple critical supply chains

17%

Yes — but limit restrictions to specific technologies like semiconductors and AI

40%

No — keep targeted export controls but preserve broader trade ties

25%

No — open trade reduces conflict and benefits U.S. consumers

19%

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