U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has declined slightly as economic concerns grow, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey, which concluded on Tuesday, found that 44% of respondents approved of Trump’s performance, down from 45% in a January 24-26 poll and 47% in a January 20-21 poll.
The share of Americans who disapprove of his presidency has risen more significantly, reaching 51%, compared to 41% when he first took office.
While Trump maintains a relatively strong approval rating on immigration policy at 47%, his economic approval has dropped to 39% from 43% in the previous poll. Economic concerns are mounting, with 53% of respondents now believing the economy is on the wrong track, up from 43% in late January.
Despite his past strength in economic matters, Trump’s approval rating on the economy is well below the 53% he held in February 2017. Additionally, only 32% of respondents approve of his handling of inflation, signaling early dissatisfaction with his approach to rising prices.
Recent U.S. Labor Department data revealed the highest consumer price increase in nearly 18 months, with Americans facing rising costs across various sectors. This comes as Trump pushes for new tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been postponed until March, duties on imported steel and aluminum are set to take effect on March 12, with plans for further global tariffs in development.
