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Trump's Economic Approval Plummets Amid Tariff-Related Inflation

4/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has a significantly negative net approval rating on economic issues, ranging from 36 to 47 points, per NBC, CBS, Ipsos/Reuters, CNN, and UMass Amherst polls.
Analysts attribute the decline to tariff policies that disrupted supply chains and boosted prices, fueling inflation.
The shift is notable because Trump had an inflation advantage that resonated with voters' finances.
However, the administration's failure to adjust has alienated independent voters.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has a significantly negative net approval rating on economic issues, ranging from 36 to 47 points, per NBC, CBS, Ipsos/Reuters, CNN, and UMass Amherst polls.
Analysts attribute the decline to tariff policies that disrupted supply chains and boosted prices, fueling inflation.
The shift is notable because Trump had an inflation advantage that resonated with voters' finances.
However, the administration's failure to adjust has alienated independent voters.