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President Donald Trump's job approval rating has fallen to 37%, the lowest of his second term as a result of a decrease among independents.
Most Americans expect their country's new tariffs to result in higher prices in the U.S. and to cost more than they raise, with about half believing that job gains will result.
Americans' views on prioritizing the nation's foreign policy goals are similar to what they were when Donald Trump took office in 2017.
Sixty-one percent of U.S. adults see foreign trade as an opportunity for economic growth, the lowest since 2016 before a surge during the Donald Trump presidency.
Despite a decline this year, many Americans still view trade as an economic opportunity. Republicans have soured on the benefits of trade.
Gallup will release the findings of its annual World Affairs survey in the coming weeks.
As Republican leaders lean on Democrats to approve the USMCTA, recent Gallup data on trade provide insights on the public opinion backdrop.
Seventy-four percent of U.S. adults say trade represents "an opportunity for economic growth through increased U.S. exports."
Explore Gallup's public opinion data on 10 of the major points in President Donald Trump's second State of the Union.
President Donald Trump's desired changes to U.S. international relationships reflect American public opinion in some ways, but not in others.
