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.'