Trump's trade policy brings risks for GOP, new poll shows
He has promised that the tariffs will bring 'big money' to America, and while the tariffs he has raised on imports like steel, aluminum and auto parts, as well as a baseline 10 percent duty on all foreign goods, have brought in billions of dollars, they are paid for by the companies and individuals importing the goods — costs many companies pass onto their consumers.
Just under half of Trump voters, 46 percent, said they support tariffs on China 'even if it increases prices at home.' One-third of his voters, 32 percent, only support the tariffs if it doesn't increase prices, while 9 percent said they oppose tariffs on China and 13 percent weren't sure.
Trump has focused on China as a top economic rival, and Americans of all political persuasions view the country as one of the U.S.'s most important trading partners. A 34 percent plurality in the poll — including a 30 percent plurality of self-identified Trump 2024 voters — said China when asked which single country is a 'top priority' for the U.S. to have a good trade relationship with.
But Trump voters in particular are divided on his tariffs on China and the path forward.
While about half of Trump voters said his tariffs on China tend to benefit American companies, a sizable minority — 25 percent — of them said Trump's China tariffs hurt American companies. Those remaining either said the policies had no impact or they were unsure.
Trump voters broadly voice support for his efforts with China, but one threat is clear: They don't want prices to go up because of it.
Though many economists have warned the trade war will lead to an increase in the price of goods for U.S. consumers, most have yet to feel a significant impact on their wallets — which the Trump administration has argued is proof that tariffs are ultimately beneficial.
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