Trump’s handling of tariffs and inflation nosedives his economic approval rating to the rock bottom of his entire presidential career

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• President Donald Trump’s economic approval rating has plummeted ever since imposing tariffs. A CNBC survey released Saturday shows 55% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy, the lowest point it’s been during both his first and second term.

Many Americans were hopeful in voting for President Donald Trump that his economic policies would mean lower prices, lower taxes, and a booming economy. But in recent weeks, Trump’s tariff policies have rocked markets and inflationary pressures still exist—plummeting consumer confidence.