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Poll: Most French oppose free trade

Press TV – June 27, 2011

A majority of the French blame unemployment and low wages on free trade and open market, arguing that cheap Indian and Chinese goods have lowered demand for European products.

According to an IFOP poll commissioned by a group of economists, 84 percent of the French think international trade has killed jobs in France and 78 percent say it has reduced domestic salaries.

The survey also showed that 57 percent believe imports have led to higher prices for consumer goods while 65 percent want higher import duties.

IFOP, which conducted the poll, interviewed 1,012 people by telephone from May 17-19. No margin of error was given.

The survey comes amid growing discontent among the French people over rising unemployment levels and corruption.

Massive demonstrations were held in various French cities in late May, inspired by similar protests in Spain.

June 27, 2011 - Posted by | Economics, Solidarity and Activism

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