Overview

• CBS News/YouGov polls show 55% of Americans and 64% of independents say Trump lacks a clear plan for tariffs and trade.
• The Trade Policy Uncertainty Index has surged 846% year-on-year, reaching its highest level since 1960.
• Market futures rose after Trump shelved his threat of a 50% tariff on EU goods following a pattern of policy reversals.
• Since his “Liberation Day” announcement of reciprocal tariffs, Trump’s pauses and reinstatements of tariff threats have left voters and markets uncertain.
• Polling trends reveal a steady increase in voter skepticism about his trade clarity as his presidency continues.