Poll Reveals Strong Backing for Trump and His Policy Agenda

3. Economy and Inflation: A Central Weakness

Although Trump’s supporters often cite economic performance and job growth as strengths, recent polling reveals mounting skepticism among the public regarding the overall economy and cost of living.

Economic Approval Falters

According to the CNBC All‑America Economic Survey, Trump’s economic approval rating was around 43 %, with 55 % disapproving, marking a rare net negative economic rating in his presidency.

YouGov polling indicated that only 43 % of Americans approved of how Trump was handling jobs and the economy, while 47 % disapproved — an erosion from earlier in his term.

Many voters linked tariffs directly to rising inflation and higher prices, with some polls showing that a significant majority expected protective tariffs to boost inflation or household costs.

Inflation Concerns

Several surveys showed Americans fearing that tariff‑induced price increases would diminish purchasing power and hurt family budgets — a concern that sometimes outweighed any potential optimism about job growth or industrial revitalization.

In some polls, more than two‑thirds of respondents believed tariffs would raise prices, and pluralities said tariffs would be bad for the economy.

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