Donald Trump’s return to office has been marked by a steady decline in his approval ratings since March. A recent poll conducted by Yahoo News shows that only 41% of Americans approve of how he is handling his role, while 54% disapprove – the worst numbers he has seen since the end of his first term.
The economic fallout appears to be a major reason for this decline. Trump’s trade policies have sparked tariffs as high as 145%, leading to retaliatory moves from global allies and stressing small businesses. This has resulted in rising prices on essential goods, leaving Americans frustrated.
According to the poll, 57% of Americans say Trump has “gone too far” with his tariff increases, while 51% feel he’s gone too far with cutting the federal workforce. The sentiment is also reflected in the growing concern about the economy, with 45% of independents now rating it as “poor”, up from 35% in April.
The economic challenges are taking a toll on Trump’s approval ratings, with only 37% approving of his handling of the economy overall and 56% disapproving. The gap is even wider when it comes to trade and tariffs, with only 35% approving and 57% disapproving. The cost of living aspect also poses a significant challenge for Trump, with 59% disapproving of how he’s managing it.
This decline in approval ratings is a stark contrast to the mid-2020 period during the COVID-19 crisis, when Trump’s economic approval averaged 49%. It remains to be seen how this trend will continue and what impact it will have on the upcoming elections.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/tariff-troubles-voters-say-donald-trumps-gone-too-far-on-trade-as-approval-rating-takes-a-serious-hit-donald-trump-news/articleshow/121540957.cms?from=mdr