Democrats’ support for tariffs has dropped more than 50 points since August, according to a new poll.
Tariffs were unpopular before President Donald Trump’s victory in the November presidential election but have become even less popular since then, according to a new poll.Why It Matters
Trump announced new tariffs on dozens of countries last week with the aim of closing the trade deficit and restoring U.S. manufacturing. However, economists warn that this could come at a cost to American consumers through higher prices. The stock market reacted negatively to Trump’s «Liberation Day» announcement, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 7 percent since last Wednesday.
The tariffs’ popularity and impact on the economy will be crucial to the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections. The economy has been on voters’ minds for years, and Democrats believe higher prices caused by the tariffs could spark a backlash against Trump.What To Know
A new poll from Navigator Research shows that Americans’ views of tariffs have become more negative since August 2024, though Republicans have generally grown more supportive of the policy.
The latest poll, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters from April 3 to April 7, 2025, found that 58 percent of Americans view tariffs unfavorably, compared to 30 percent who view them favorably, giving them a -28 disapproval.
