UTICA, N.Y. (Reuters/Zogby) - A majority of Americans see international trade organizations such as the WTO playing a positive role in America's economic future, according to a recent Zogby poll.
In the latest American Values poll of 1,028 adults nationwide, 51.8% supported the WTO and other organizations as playing an important role in America's future global trade.
A strong minority of 37.4%, however, felt that these international bodies were having a negative impact on America, by stripping away U.S. sovereignty and putting global economic and humanitarian goals ahead of U.S. interests.
The remaining 10.9% were not sure.
Republicans were split, with a slightly larger number perceiving international trade organizations as detrimental to America's interests, but a 56%-30% majority of Democrats felt otherwise.
What we asked:
"Do you believe international trade organizations like the World Trade Organization (WTO) are stripping away American sovereignty and putting global economic and humanitarian goals ahead of American interests, or do you think these organizations play an important role in America's future regarding trade and the world?":
