Trump's Approval Rating Is Cratering. Tariffs Are a Big Reason Why.
Donald Trump's approval rating has significantly declined, with tariffs being a major contributing factor. The tariffs have raised consumer prices and are projected to cost American households around $1,000 in 2025. As a result, Trump's political standing is suffering, particularly among key voter demographics ahead of the midterm elections.
- ▪Tariffs are projected to cost each American household roughly $1,000 in 2025.
- ▪A CBS News poll indicates Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly among white voters without college degrees.
- ▪Studies show that higher tariffs reduce productivity and economic output, with no evidence of positive effects.
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Tariffs Trump's Approval Rating Is Cratering. Tariffs Are a Big Reason Why. They cost each American household roughly $1,000 in 2025, with more coming in 2026. Veronique de Rugy | 5.21.2026 11:20 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/polspphotostwo381112-1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="President Donald Trump" alt="President Donald Trump | Samuel Corum - Pool via CNP/CNP/Polaris/Newscom" /> (Samuel Corum - Pool via CNP/CNP/Polaris/Newscom) Donald Trump is now an unpopular president. Some of this dissatisfaction is due to the war in Iran.
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