U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have tanked in popularity polls across 38 countries, with growing backlash against his signature “America First” policies and tariff strategies, according to fresh data from CGTN and Renmin University of China. 🌍
Domestic & Global Thumbs-Down
Nearly 50% of American respondents expressed dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies in April, citing concerns over inflation, stock market instability, and interest rate volatility. Internationally, traditional allies like France, Germany, and South Korea revealed over 70% pessimism about future U.S. relations, while trust in developing nations such as South Africa and Indonesia dropped sharply. 📊
Tariffs Spark Backlash
74.2% of global respondents slammed U.S. tariff policies as harmful to their economies, with Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam and Thailand reporting heightened resistance. Meanwhile, China’s countermeasures earned strong global support, with Kenya (82.5%) and the UK (70.5%) among 37 countries approving. 💼
Why It Matters
Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” and focus on cutting foreign dependencies appear to be backfiring, with the U.S. facing a trust deficit across both allies and developing economies. Whether this trend impacts 2024’s political landscape remains to be seen. 🗳️
