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Large majorities of the public view international trade as good for the US economy, job creation, and people like them.

Many hesitate to give their opinions on the conflict, but attitudes seem to fall along partisan lines on whether the United States made the right move.

Republicans support US backing for Israel until its military objectives in Gaza are achieved, while majorities of Democrats now oppose it.
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