Overview

• President Trump's approval rating climbed to 44% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted May 12–13, marking his highest level since late March.
• The U.S.-China 90-day tariff pause, announced earlier this week, has helped reduce economic anxiety and stabilize markets, with stock concerns dropping from 67% to 60%.
• Approval of Trump's economic management rose to 39%, up three points from the previous survey, amid reduced fears of a recession and improving market sentiment.
• Trump's net approval rating improved to -8, the best since his April 2 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement, which initially triggered widespread market turmoil.
• Despite gains, 59% of respondents in the poll indicated they would hold Trump responsible for any potential recession, reflecting lingering skepticism about his economic policies.