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What is your view of how Donald Trump is handling his job as president so far in his second term?
- Strongly approve
- Strongly disapprove
- Approve
- Disapprove
- Unsure
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which surveyed 4,145 US adults nationwide over a six-day period ending Tuesday, found Trump's overall approval rating at 44 percent, down from 45 percent in a poll conducted Friday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 26.
His disapproval rating climbed to 51 percent, a notable increase from 41 percent in polling taken just after he returned to the White House on Monday, Jan. 20 to Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Economic Confidence Takes Hit
One of Trump's key pre-November election strengths — public confidence in his economic policies — has weakened. According to the poll, 53 percent of Americans now believe the economy is on the wrong track, a jump from 43 percent in late January.
Approval of Trump's handling of the economy dropped to 39 percent, down from 43 percent in the prior poll.
While his rating remains higher than the 34 percent approval President Joe Biden recorded at the end of his term, it is far below the 53 percent approval Trump held in February 2017, his first full month in office.
Trump's inflation policies are also under scrutiny. Just 32 percent approve of his handling of inflation, a potential warning sign for his administration as inflationary pressures continue to affect households.
Trade Policies Face Resistance
The poll also highlighted public skepticism toward Trump's trade policies, particularly his aggressive approach to tariffs.
- 54 percent oppose new tariffs on imported goods from other countries, while 41 percent support them.
- Tariffs on Chinese goods received more mixed reactions, with 49 percent in favor and 47 percent opposed.
- The administration's tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been delayed until March, but March 12 remains the scheduled start date for other tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.
Immigration Approval Holds Steady
- While Trump's economic approval has softened, his immigration policies continue to receive solid support.
- 47 percent of Americans back his immigration stance, which includes stepped-up deportation efforts.
- Support levels remain largely unchanged from January polling.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll carries a margin of error of approximately two percentage points in either direction.
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