WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Three in four
voters (73 percent) believe that NAFTA should be updated to better
protect and value U.S. inventions and creativity, according to a
poll released today by ACTION for Trade, a coalition of trade
associations, technology companies, and creative organizations.
The poll comes as trade negotiators from the United States, Canada, and Mexico are meeting in Montréal through
January 29 for the sixth round of
talks about renegotiating the terms of NAFTA.
"Both Canada and Mexico have
real issues with how they protect innovators' and creators' work,"
said Brian Pomper, executive
director of ACTION for Trade. "The latest round of NAFTA
negotiations presents an opportunity to improve the agreement's
protections for intellectual property."
The nationwide survey, conducted by Morning Consult, surveyed
1,986 registered voters from January 11-14,
2018. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of
+/- 2%. Among its findings:
- Nearly two in three voters (63 percent) say U.S. trading
partners undervalue American innovation. Yet Americans agree there
are a number of ways that NAFTA could better protect U.S.
innovation. For instance, 75 percent of voters believe it is
important that the trade agreement be updated to include provisions
to ensure Canada and Mexico pay fair market value for American
medicines, and 74 percent of voters believe it is important that
NAFTA be updated to strengthen protections for copyrights and
intellectual property.
- Nearly nine in 10 Americans (86 percent) say that continued
innovation is important to ensuring the
United States stays competitive in the global
economy.
- Nine in 10 Americans agree that American-made innovation and
creativity are important to job creation (91 percent), economic
growth (91 percent), and the development of new medicines and
treatments (89 percent).
"As this new poll makes clear, Americans recognize the value of
IP and want to protect it," said Pomper. "Our nation's leaders
should hear their voices -- and take action to address their
concerns in Montréal this week."
Contact:
Emily Troisi
ACTION for Trade
(202) 471-4228 ext. 120
189182@email4pr.com
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