Donald Trump Approval Rating Slumps in 7 of 8 States Canada Targeted
Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped in seven of eight key U.S. states after a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada led to new tariffs on Canadian goods. This decline occurred between late August and mid-September, during an ongoing trade conflict affecting important states for Trump’s political support.Key Facts
- Trump’s net approval rating fell in 7 out of 8 states targeted by Ontario Premier Doug Ford for additional Canadian tariffs.
- The tariffs began after trade talks between the U.S. and Canada broke down on August 22, with the U.S. imposing 50% duties on about $20 billion in Canadian imports.
- The states affected are politically important to President Trump’s base in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Arkansas was the only state that kept a positive approval rating for Trump, but even there his support narrowed.
- Florida, Montana, Alabama, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Texas all showed decreases in Trump’s approval ratings.
- Iowa was the exception, where Trump’s approval rating increased slightly.
- Nationwide, Trump’s approval was 34%, with 60% disapproval as of September 16, according to Civiqs tracker.
- The trade dispute involved tariffs on American and Canadian goods including dairy, agriculture equipment, electronics, alcohol, and motor vehicles.
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