A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that President Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 44% amid growing economic concerns and rising disapproval. The online survey of over 4,100 U.S. adults noted voter worries about inflation, tariffs, and policy moves that threaten global trade and domestic markets. Experts warn of fallout.
More Americans are concerned about the future of the US economy as a result of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on a number of countries, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey, which has caused President Trump’s approval rating to decline significantly in recent days.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll carried out from January 24-26 found that 45% of respondents approved of Trump’s job as president. This six-day poll, which concluded on Tuesday, found that approval dropped to 44%. In a poll taken in the hours following the Republican’s reelection to the presidency in January 20-21, Trump’s popularity rating was 47%.
A larger percentage of Americans now disapprove of his presidency (51% vs. 41% immediately after he took office), according to a recent poll.
In spite of his pledges to increase deportations of illegal immigrants, Trump’s immigration policy has a comparatively high popularity rating, with 47% of respondents supporting his approach. Since January, there was little movement in the share price.
Still, compared to the poll conducted between January 24-26, the percentage of Americans who believe the economy is heading in the wrong direction increased to 53% in the most recent survey. From 43% in the previous survey, public approval of Trump’s economic management dropped to 39%.
Support for Trump’s economic policies has been a cornerstone of his campaign, and he continues to enjoy far higher approval ratings than his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, who scored 34% at the end of his term.
However, when compared to the 53% he had in February 2017, the first full month of his first term as U.S. president, Trump’s rating for the economy is significantly lower.
After years of steadily increasing prices undermined Biden’s campaign for president last year, the most recent survey found that just 32% of respondents were satisfied with Trump’s performance on inflation. This could be an early indicator of dissatisfaction with the Republican’s handling of a fundamental economic issue. Both the popular vote and the Electoral College went to Trump, who narrowly defeated Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris.
The United States Labor Department recently released a study showing that consumer prices increased the most in almost 1.5 years in January. This means that Americans had to pay more for a variety of goods and services.
According to other economic data, American families anticipate a rise in inflation after Trump announced hefty tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian goods on February 1.
Trump has ordered his staff to create worldwide equivalent duties and has set March 12 as the start date for additional tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The charges on Canada and Mexico have been postponed until March.
New duties on imported goods from other nations were opposed by 54% of respondents in the latest Reuters/Ipsos survey, while they were supported by 41%. With 49% in favor and 47% opposed, the proposal to increase tariffs on Chinese goods received more support.
The online Reuters/Ipsos survey covered 4,145 adults in the US and had a margin of error of approximately 2% in either way.
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