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Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low in Second Term

New polls show only 37% of Americans back Trump's economic policies, with widespread concerns about tariffs and recession risks.

Overview

  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals Trump's economic approval rating has dropped to 37%, the lowest of his presidency across both terms.
  • Pew Research shows 59% of Americans disapprove of Trump's tariff policies, with 75% expressing fears of a potential recession.
  • Overall job approval stands at 42%, down from 47% in January, with deep partisan divides: 81% of Republicans approve, compared to just 5% of Democrats.
  • Confidence in Trump's economic decision-making has fallen to 45%, the lowest recorded by Pew since 2019.
  • Economic volatility, driven by tariff hikes and market selloffs, has fueled public dissatisfaction, with 56% describing Trump's economic approach as 'too erratic.'