Voter support for President Donald Trump climbs following the rollout of sweeping new tariff measures across multiple countries.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has increased significantly following the implementation of broad new tariffs aimed at correcting trade imbalances with several of the United States’ international partners.
Polling conducted by The Daily Mail between March 31 and April 3 shows Trump’s approval rating climbing to 53%, up four points since the previous polling period. The rise was especially notable among voters aged 18-29, who reported a 13% increase in support since March 7, and among black voters, whose support rose 17% in just one week.
The administration’s aggressive trade strategy, which includes both a baseline 10% tariff and higher reciprocal duties, appears to be well received by a majority of Americans. Support among Democrats and independents also rose by six percentage points, according to the same survey.
Former White House trade adviser Kelly Ann Shaw described the rollout of the new tariffs, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Saturday, as “the single biggest trade action of our lifetime.” The 10% tariffs apply to imports from countries including Australia, Britain, Colombia, Argentina, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday, Trump’s additional reciprocal tariff rates—ranging from 11% to 50%—will target a wider swath of nations. Imports from the European Union will now carry a 20% tariff, while goods from China will be subject to a new 34% tariff on top of existing duties, bringing the total tariffs on Chinese imports to 54%.
Although the new tariffs exclude countries like Canada and Mexico—who remain under a separate 25% tariff framework aimed at addressing fentanyl trafficking and border security—they cover key sectors such as aviation, plastics, precious metals, and iron and steel. Goods already subject to national-security-based tariffs, including steel, aluminum, cars, trucks, and auto parts, are also excluded from the latest measures.
The strategic intent behind the sweeping trade restrictions is to bring foreign governments back to the negotiating table. Vietnam, which was hit with a 46% tariff, has already expressed willingness to enter trade talks with the Trump administration.
Wednesday’s announcement of the tariffs prompted a global market reaction, triggering a record $5 trillion decline in stock market value over two days. Energy and commodity prices also dropped sharply, with investors moving funds into government bonds in response to the uncertainty.
Despite the market turbulence, public opinion appears to be rallying around Trump’s efforts to assert economic leverage through trade policy, with more Americans supporting than opposing the new tariffs.
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