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Most Americans Back Supreme Court Rebuff of Trump Tariffs, Prefer Lower Duties

Fresh YouGov/Economist data shows Trump's approval rating is underwater, with especially steep losses among independents.

Overview

  • Fifty-seven percent approve of the Supreme Court decision striking down many Trump-imposed tariffs, while 23% disapprove.
  • Seventy-one percent say the tariffs increased the prices they pay for goods, including 43% who say prices rose a lot.
  • Forty-seven percent want U.S. tariffs decreased, compared with 13% who want increases and 24% who prefer no change.
  • Trump’s job approval stands at 39% approve and 57% disapprove, including a 66% disapproval rate among independents and his lowest net rating with that group in Economist/YouGov polling.
  • Only 27% of Republicans approve of the ruling, MAGA Republicans are especially opposed, and 54% of Americans oppose Trump re-imposing tariffs under a different law.