Jacob Poushter

2 weeks ago | pewresearch.org | Jacob Poushter |Drew DeSilver

Americans offer mixed views when asked whether trade between the United States and its top three international trading partners – China, Canada and Mexico – does more to benefit the U.S. or the other countries, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The survey of 3,605 U.S. adults, conducted March 24-30, comes as President Donald Trump imposes higher tariffs on imports from all three countries.

Oct 16, 2024 | pewresearch.org | Laura Clancy |Jacob Poushter |Sofia Hernandez Ramones

8 in 10 Turkish adults see the U.S. negativelyThis Pew Research Center analysis focuses on public opinion of domestic and international issues in Turkey. Views of the government leaders, institutions and other countries are examined in the context of long-term trend data. The report draws on nationally representative surveys of 1,049 Turkish adults conducted from Jan. 29 to March 11, 2024.

Oct 16, 2024 | pewresearch.org | Laura Clancy |Jacob Poushter |Sofia Hernandez Ramones

Turkish adults see various conflicts among different groups in their society. Majorities say there are conflicts between people who support different political parties (77%) and between people with different ethnic backgrounds (59%). Opinions are more mixed in the majority-Muslim nation when it comes to conflicts between people who practice different religions, with 47% saying there are strong religious conflicts and 51% saying there are generally not.

Oct 16, 2024 | pewresearch.org | Laura Clancy |Jacob Poushter |Sofia Hernandez Ramones

A third of Turkish adults are satisfied with the way democracy is working in their country, while the other two-thirds express dissatisfaction. More than a third (37%) say they are not satisfied at all. Since we last asked this question in Turkey in 2019, satisfaction with democracy has dropped 14 points, from 47% to 33% today. Turks who hold a favorable opinion of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan are more likely than those who see him unfavorably to express satisfaction with democracy (65% vs. 9%).

Oct 16, 2024 | pewresearch.org | Laura Clancy |Jacob Poushter |Sofia Hernandez Ramones

Turkish adults are divided when it comes to trust in their national government: 46% trust the government to do what is right for the country, while 51% do not. Trust is especially high among those who have a favorable opinion of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The president’s supporters are nearly five times as likely as nonsupporters to have trust in the national government (84% vs. 17%). Age also plays a role in views of the government.