The 2024 Chicago Council Survey finds there is often less division than imagined when it comes to long-standing pillars of US foreign policy.
Seven in 10 say the security relationship with Seoul does more to strengthen US national security than weaken it.
The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.
Pandemic-era shortages seem to have strengthened the public's appetite for greater economic self-sufficiency.
While supporters of both parties see benefits in US security agreements, Republicans tend to be more concerned about the associated costs.
Meanwhile, about half say North Korea's nuclear program is a critical threat.
Results and analysis of the Council's annual survey of American views on foreign policy.
Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022.
While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.
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