Americans Express 'Concerns' Over Trump's Tariff Barrage
Growing Number of Supporters Also Question His Policies
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose extensive tariffs on imports to revive America, but a survey revealed that the majority of Americans actually oppose such policies.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 4th (local time) that a poll conducted over six days starting from the 27th of last month, surveying 1,500 American voters, showed that 54% of respondents opposed President Trump's tariff policy.
In January, support for the tariff policy (48%) slightly exceeded opposition (46%), but in this survey, support dropped to 42%.
In particular, three-quarters of respondents expressed concern that prices would rise significantly following Trump's import tariff barrage. The recent consumer rush to stockpile food and daily necessities is also analyzed as reflecting this sentiment.
Negative views toward President Trump's overall economic policies have also increased. In October last year, just before the presidential election, 40% opposed Trump's economic policies, which was less than the 50% who supported them, but now opposition (52%) has surpassed support (44%).
The percentage of respondents who believe the U.S. economy is currently deteriorating surged to 52%, compared to 37% in the January poll.
However, support for President Trump himself has not changed significantly. Among voters who voted for Trump in last year's election, 93% still expressed support for him.
Nonetheless, it is known that even among supporters of the Trump administration's policies, many voters have doubts about his methods.
Fifty-four percent of respondents expressed concern that government budget cuts would lead to the dismissal of numerous public officials and the disappearance of various benefits and government services for taxpayers.
Fifty-three percent supported the detention and deportation of illegal foreign residents. However, many also expressed the opinion that it is not always necessary to deport them.
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