Data was compiled by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ from periodic political polling conducted by YouGov.
Figures included respondents that strongly approve or somewhat approve.
Respondents were asked: 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling each of the following issues? [Tariffs]'
Prior to January 2026, respondents were asked: 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling each of the following issues? [Trade and tariffs]'
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Public approval of President Trump's tariff policy 2026
According to a June 2026 survey, roughly ** percent of Americans either strongly or somewhat approved of President Trump's handling of foreign trade and tariff policy. This reflected a percentage point drop from May of the previous year. Among various policy issues prioritized by the Trump administration, the cost of living crisis and U.S. tariff policy have received relatively low approval ratings.
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