Trump's popularity rating plummets after taking power

President Donald Trump's popularity rating has dropped to 43%, the lowest since he took office. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, most Americans are not happy with his tariff strategy and his administration's management.

The survey, which lasted three days and closed on Wednesday, indicated a 2-point drop from a survey taken in late March. It is also 4 points below the 47% approval rating which he received shortly after his inauguration in January.

Trump's approval had been highest in early 2017 at 49%. His lowest in his first term was 33% in December 2017. Despite his current approval being lower than it was earlier this year, it's higher than it was for most of his first term.

Joe Biden had a lower 35% just before the November election.

One of the main areas where Trump's popularity declined is in how he manages the economy. Only 37% of people sanctioned his performance on economic matters, and only 30% sanctioned his response to the high cost of living, an issue President Biden is also grappling with.

Most Americans are particularly concerned about Trump's tariffs on items such as automobiles and automotive parts. Almost half of respondents indicated that they think the new tariffs will harm them and their families.

Trump's tariff hikes have created uncertainty in the stock market. His aggressive policies have also resulted in a shift in the way the US engages with the world by disrupting long-standing diplomatic norms.

Another problem that has been of concern is how the Trump administration manages a military situation.

The survey found that 74% of individuals felt that it was irresponsible for Trump's staff to talk about a military strike on militants in Yemen on a popular messaging app, Signal. Only 22% of respondents felt that it was merely an error. 70% of people said Trump should be held accountable for the gaffe.

Trump's foreign policy approval rating also fell to 34%, from 37% in January. But he still got a higher approval rating for his immigration handling, with 48% of Americans approving.