Protectionism

Do you think trade policies should prioritize your country’s consumers or producers, and why?

If foreign student exchange programs were curtailed in favor of local academic opportunities, how would that alter your educational journey?

If attending concerts meant only seeing local artists, how might your musical tastes and entertainment choices evolve?

What if the games you played were all developed in your country; would it inspire you creatively or limit your gaming experience?

How would you approach environmental activism if your choices were limited to local products and services?

Would choosing a local product over an imported one make you feel more connected to your community, and why?

How would you express your style if fashion was dictated solely by the creations of local designers?

If your access to international healthcare innovations was limited, would you feel more vulnerable or self-reliant?

How might restricted access to foreign literature alter your worldview or understanding of other cultures?

What if the only food available to you was grown within your country; how might that reshape your eating habits?

How might the artistic landscape in your community evolve if it relied entirely on local talent?

How might friendships change if shared interests in international popular culture were limited by trade policies?

Would a shift toward locally-made gadgets spark innovation among youth in your community?

If your favorite cosmetics or skincare products were replaced with local alternatives, what would be your primary concerns?

What would motivate you to choose a locally made product over a popular, high-quality import?

How would the dynamics of online gaming communities change if only games produced in your country were available?

How would your approach to health and fitness change if only local products were accessible?

Would you use a locally made phone with limited features over an imported one with advanced technology?

What discussions would ensue at home if imported toys were no longer available for the next holiday season?

If a local product becomes a symbol of national pride, would you feel compelled to choose it over a foreign one?

Have food preferences in your family ever shifted towards local produce due to economic or patriotic reasons?

In what ways might focusing on local art and rejecting international pieces change your understanding of culture?

How would celebrating festivals with only locally-made decorations, foods, and costumes influence traditions?

Would you stand by a decision to only use tech gadgets manufactured within your country, and why?

If international music were harder to access, how would that shape your cultural tastes and experiences?

Imagine if studying abroad was limited to favor local universities—how would that change your academic aspirations?

What if the international icons of fashion, food, or tech were suddenly replaced by local brands; would you adapt?

How would you volunteer to support a local business struggling against a foreign giant?

What concerns might you have about your local community if restrictions were placed on cultural imports, like books and films?

How do you think your life would be impacted if your country's borders were closed to all imports tomorrow?

What personal experiences have influenced your feelings about global trade versus domestic production?

What's your stance on sacrificing global trade variety for national economic security?

How would your shopping habits change if international goods were twice as expensive but local goods stayed the same price?

Imagine your future job might be outsourced; how would you feel about restrictions on foreign labor?

What would be your emotional response if local businesses thrived but consumer choice was limited?

Is it more responsible to protect local industries, even at the expense of international relations?

Does the idea of a more self-sufficient national economy make you feel more secure about the future?

In what ways could focusing on domestic goods over imports affect the cultural diversity of products in your country?

Would you be willing to compromise on product quality if it meant supporting your national economy?

How important is it to you that jobs stay within your country, even if it means higher prices for goods?

If a domestic product is more expensive than its foreign counterpart, what drives your decision to purchase it?

How do you feel about your country relying on its own goods and services during a global crisis?

Would the idea of your country being entirely self-reliant appeal to you, and do you think it's a feasible or beneficial goal?

How do you feel about foreign companies dominating certain markets in your country, and why does it matter to you?