Trumps base is sticking with him through tariff turmoil as more Americans start blaming him for economy: new poll

Republicans are remaining firmly behind President Trump even as most Americans are beginning to blame him for economic strife that has bubbled up during his tariff push, a new poll found.A staggering 91% of Republicans believe Trump has a plan amid his tariff blitz, while 84% of Democrats and 57% of Independents say he doesn’t, according to a CBS News/YouGov poll.In the wake of Trump’s tariff scheme, which led to a stock sell-off that has since somewhat abated and angst in the bond market, many Americans are growing nervous about the state of the economy and fear that the protectionist policies could raise prices domestically.Although 54% of Americans overall now say Trump’s policies are responsible for the state of the economy after just 84 days in office, only 35% of respondents believe the economy is doing either fairly good or very good.That’s a stark reversal from Trump’s first term and the 2024 campaign cycle, when he regularly drew high marks on the economy.Now he’s only notching a 44% approve to 56% disapprove rating.The poll could be an early warning about the political headwinds Trump and Republicans could face if his tariff policies cause further economic tumult.So far, like GOP voters, Republicans in Congress are inclined towards giving Trump lots of breathing room to negotiate new trade deals with foreign countries.

However, that could change over time if the mood among voters shifts.Already, some Republicans, among them Sen.

Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), have backed measures to rein in his tariff authority.The measures lack the support to override a presidential veto — at least for now.Trump has billed his tariff plan as short-term pain for long-term gain.

Many Americans indicate that they are starting to feel some of that pain.A firm 49% believe Trump’s policies are making them financially worse off, marking an uptick from 42% in March.But they seem split on the ultimate payoff from the tariffs.

In the short term, three-quarters of Amer...