Majority of Americans oppose Trump's tariffs and fear inflation rise
- Seventy percent of Americans think President Trump's tariffs will result in higher prices.
- Public opinion indicates a significant disapproval rate of Trump's management of tariffs.
- The majority of Americans fear that tariffs will lead to increased inflation and economic decline.
In April 2025, polling conducted in the United States revealed significant public disapproval of President Donald Trump's tariffs on international trade. A study from ABC News in partnership with the Washington Post and Ipsos indicated that over two-thirds of American respondents, including a majority of Republicans and independents, believe that these tariffs will drive inflation higher. While there was some optimism for job creation in manufacturing, particularly among Republicans, the prevailing sentiment was negative given that 56% of respondents feel Trump's actions could damage America's economic leadership in the global market. Furthermore, another Gallup poll stated that 70% of U.S. adults anticipated that tariffs would cost the country more than they would earn in both the short and long term, contradicting Trump's claims of financial benefits. With increasing inflation fears, public discontent reflected a broader concern about Trump's management of economic issues, indicating a significant unpopularity that could impact his administration's agenda as well.