“I looked at a ton of polling. It’s really hard to find any in which you find folks supporting new tariffs.”
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Public opposition to President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs appears to be growing, with polling data showing little support for the policy.
CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten highlighted the trend, stating, “I looked at a ton of polling. It’s really hard to find any in which you find folks supporting new tariffs.”
Surveys indicate that a majority of Americans oppose tariffs on foreign goods, fearing higher consumer prices. Many respondents believe the policy could negatively impact the economy, with even a significant portion of Republican voters expressing concern. Enten warned that implementing an unpopular economic strategy could carry political risks, adding that “it could be a risk that ends up ending his presidency.”
The administration has defended the tariffs as necessary for correcting trade imbalances, but as economic uncertainty looms, the lack of public support may pose challenges for Trump’s re-election prospects.