Mon Apr 07 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump Approval Rating Spikes Despite Market Crash Triggered by New Tariffs
**NEW YORK** – President Donald J. Trump’s approval rating has seen a surprising surge, rising four points to 53% between March 30th and April 3rd, according to a new DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners poll. This increase comes just as the President implemented new tariffs, dubbed “Liberation Day,” triggering a significant downturn in global markets.
The poll reveals particularly noteworthy gains in several key demographics. Approval among 18-29 year-olds jumped 13 points since March 7th, while independent and Democratic support increased by six points.
However, the President’s economic gamble appears to have backfired, at least in the short term. Following China’s announcement of 34% retaliatory tariffs on American goods, Wall Street experienced its worst two-day drop since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. On April 4th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 5.5%, the S&P 500 fell 5.97%, and the NASDAQ dropped 5.82%.
In response to the market turmoil, President Trump took to social media, posting: “ONLY THE WEAK WILL FAIL!”
The juxtaposition of rising approval ratings amidst a significant market decline presents a complex political landscape, with analysts divided on the long-term implications of the President’s trade policies.
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