Summary

A new YouGov poll reveals widespread disapproval of President Trump’s recent tariff policies, with 51% of Americans viewing them as “the largest peacetime tax hike in U.S. history.”

The survey shows 50% disapprove of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs announced April 2nd, which imposed a baseline 10% levy on all imports with additional tariffs on specific countries.

Trump escalated tensions by threatening China with 50% additional tariffs if they don’t withdraw their retaliatory measures.

Even Ted Cruz expressed concern, calling tariffs “a tax on consumers.”

  • Bubbaonthebeach@lemmy.ca
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    12 days ago

    So what? The election is over for at least another 18 months or 3 1/2 years - if there is another full election. Doesn’t matter now that Trump already had their vote and won. 99.9% can disapprove and nothing will change.

    • BlackSheep@lemmy.ca
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      11 days ago

      Presidents have been impeached. And, know what? The people ARE the government. Don’t forget that!

    • futatorius@lemm.ee
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      11 days ago

      99.9% can disapprove and nothing will change.

      Nothing will change because of a poll. A lot can change if people organize, get out in the streets and take direct action.