Exit poll: American voters evenly divided on benefits of international trade
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American voters appear to be evenly divided on the benefits of international trade, according to an exit poll conducted by Edison Research for national media outlets.
The poll found that about four out of 10 voters believe trade among nations creates jobs. Another four out of 10 say it takes jobs from Americans.
Republican nominee Donald Trump has railed against decades of US trade policy and has energized working-class voters with his promises to create more jobs at home. Democrat Hillary Clinton has historically supported US trade deals, including as secretary of state.
But she has backed off her support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. President Barack Obama's trade agreement with Pacific Rim nations is still pending.
