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Mexican public opinion of the US is at a record low, while American views of Mexico remain positive. However, both publics believe that NAFTA has been good for their respective economies.
This book, meant for students in American foreign policy, gives a broad introduction to a wide range of domestic factors that influence US policymakers.
The 2017 Chicago Council Survey, conducted roughly six months into the Trump administration, tested the appeal of "America First" ideas among the United States' public.
Although survey data shows that majorities of Americans continue to think that international terrorism is the most critical threat to the US, the overall public is not convinced that the Trump administration's policies will make the US safer from terrorism.
Results from the 2017 Chicago Council survey suggest that Republicans tend to doubt that trade agreements are a win-win for all parties involved, and their critical views of NAFTA reflect that suspicion.
New Chicago Council Survey results show a majority of Americans support maintaining or increasing sanctions against Russia and views the nation as a greater threat than in previous years.
While our other surveys have notes things such as party affiliation, gender, and age, the 2016 Chicago Council Survey also differentiated between urban, suburban, and rural locations.
