Staff Reports
In a shocking turn of events that seems to contradict mainstream media forecasts, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has skyrocketed to a nearly astonishing 53 percent. This increase comes on the heels of recent trade reforms that have sent Democrats and establishment Republicans into a frenzy, clutching their pearls over what many see as the president’s bold, “America First” approach. A recent poll by J.L. Partners in collaboration with the Daily Mail, conducted among 1,000 registered voters, found that Trump’s support rose by four percentage points despite the Democratic meltdown that followed the announcement of new tariffs.
Trump’s trade reform strategy, which includes sweeping tariffs on several trading partners, seems to be resonating, especially among younger voters. The approval rating among the 18 to 29 demographic witnessed a noteworthy jump of 13 points since early March. This is particularly amusing given how this age group had previously rallied behind Joe Biden in 2020. Now, they seem to recognize that the years of Zen-like calm under Biden have given way to the excitement of aggressive policies that prioritize American workers and businesses.
Even registered Democrats and independents have shown some surprising movement towards the president’s policies, with a reported six-point approval rise. Black voters, traditionally counted among the Democrats’ base, demonstrated an astonishing 17-point increase in favorability towards Trump compared to last week’s poll. It seems that the combination of economic pragmatism and a commitment to addressing real issues has struck a chord across demographic lines.
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The tariffs, dubbed “Liberation Day” by the president, have garnered a mixed bag of opinions, yet a majority of respondents still support them. Just over one-third expressed approval for the universal 10 percent tariffs on imports, while 39 percent consider increasing tariffs on all imports a viable idea. It appears that tariffs, which were once demonized by some sectors as a reckless gamble, are now being viewed with renewed interest, particularly toward countries like China and members of the European Union.
In a testament to the potential short-term nature of these tariffs, several U.S. trading partners are already scrambling to negotiate. Taiwan has announced plans to eliminate tariffs while ramping up investment, with a remarkable $65 billion earmarked for semiconductor plants in Arizona. Meanwhile, Vietnam and other nations are itching to discuss zero tariffs—perhaps indicating that they recognize that the ship has sailed on unchecked globalism.
Interestingly, even U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer seems to be taking notes from Trump’s playbook, indicating that the old globalist strategies are finally being reconsidered. Starmer’s acknowledgment that Trump’s tariffs are “understandable” suggests a wider acceptance of the need for protectionist policies in today’s tumultuous global economy. As the dust settles from this latest electoral frenzy, one thing is clear: American voters are embracing a brand of common-sense economics, and they’re increasingly recognizing that a strong leader can turn the tides in their favor.
