Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Compared To Mark Carney Amid Trade War
Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating is lower than Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s amid rising tariffs in the U.S.-Canada trade conflict. Canada’s economy, which relies heavily on trade, faces challenges due to tariffs imposed by both countries on various goods.Key Facts
- Trump’s approval rating is 34% with 58% disapproval in the U.S.
- Carney’s approval rating is around 51-60% in Canada, depending on the poll.
- The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on C$27.6 billion of Canadian goods starting August 22, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement.
- Canada responded with tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on U.S. products like steel, dairy, and electronics beginning September 8.
- Trade is about two-thirds of Canada’s economy and supports nearly 20% of Canadian jobs.
- Canadian manufacturers and workers have been negatively affected by the tariffs.
- The Bank of Canada says tariffs reduce jobs, productivity, and living standards.
- Polls on Trump and Carney were done separately and at different times, so comparisons are not direct head-to-head.
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