Majority of Americans Oppose Trump's Canada Tariffs and Lake Ontario Name Change, Poll Shows A new Reuters/Ipsos poll has found that a majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s recent actions to impose higher tariffs on imported Canadian goods and his decision to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America." The survey, conducted over three days and concluding on Sunday, highlights public skepticism toward the escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada, a long-standing economic partner. The poll revealed that 57% of respondents opposed the proposed tariffs, while only 20% supported them. A further 21% expressed uncertainty about their stance. The findings underscore growing unease with Trump’s aggressive trade policies, which have intensified since U.S.-Canada trade negotiations collapsed earlier this year. The trade conflict took a symbolic turn last week when Trump announced the renaming of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. The president’s designation applies to U.S. federal usage of the lake and does not affect how Canada or other international entities refer to it. This move, which has drawn criticism from environmental groups and political analysts, follows Trump’s previous attempt to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" during his second term in January 2025. Public reaction to the name change was sharply divided. Only 14% of poll respondents supported the renaming of Lake Ontario, which has been known by its current name for over 400 years. Sixty-three percent of respondents opposed the change, with the remaining 23% unsure or unwilling to comment. The poll, conducted online and nationwide, gathered responses from 1,023 U.S. adults and had a margin of error of 4 percentage points.#donald_trump #canada #gulf_of_mexico #reuters_ipsos #lake_ontario
Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Lows in Latest Poll President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached another record low since his return to the White House, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll released on August 11, 2026. The survey found that 33% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, a decline of 3 percentage points from the previous week. This marks the lowest approval rating the president has seen in YouGov tracking since he assumed office in 2025. The poll, conducted among 1,589 U.S. adults from August 7 to 10, also highlighted widespread public skepticism, with 60% of respondents perceiving the president as “not honest and trustworthy.” The survey further revealed that 65% of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, a 2-point increase from the previous Economist/YouGov poll in late July. Concerns about Trump’s age also persisted, with 53% of respondents stating they think the 80-year-old president is too old to remain in the White House. The poll’s margin of error was reported as plus or minus 3.2 percentage points. The declining approval ratings have raised questions about the potential impact on the political landscape, particularly for the Democratic Party. In the latest poll, Democrats hold an 8-point lead over the GOP in a generic congressional ballot, a trend consistent with other recent surveys. For example, a Marquette Law School poll released on August 5 showed Democrats with a 6-point advantage, while a Reuters/Ipsos survey from August 3 indicated a 5-point Democratic lead. These results suggest a growing advantage for the opposition ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump himself has acknowledged the challenges, but he has shifted blame away from his leadership.#donald_trump #reuters_ipsos #economist_yougov #punchbowl_news #marquette_law_school
President Trump's Approval Rating Hits Second-Term Low in NBC Poll Amid Midterm Uncertainty A new NBC News poll released on June 14 revealed that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached its lowest point during his second term, according to the survey. The findings, published on the anniversary of Trump’s 80th birthday, indicate his approval rating among all U.S. adults stands at 39%, five months before the pivotal November midterm elections. This marks the lowest approval rating for Trump in an NBC News poll since his first term, with similar results observed during the 2020 pandemic-era survey. The poll highlights a significant decline in support, particularly among rural voters, who were critical to Trump’s 2016 and 2024 electoral victories. According to a separate Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted from June 3-8, Trump’s approval rating among rural Americans dropped to 50%, compared to 60% in February 2025, shortly after he began his second term. The decline is attributed to growing disapproval of his economic policies and the rising cost of living, as noted by the Reuters/Ipsos data. The survey results coincide with broader economic challenges facing the nation, including surging gas and grocery prices, which have been exacerbated by the ongoing Iran war. Trump claimed on June 14 that the conflict may soon end, though the poll underscores continued public frustration with inflation and economic instability. The economic climate has further complicated the political landscape, as Republicans face slim majorities in both the House and Senate, with Democrats seeking to reclaim control of both chambers. The NBC poll, which surveyed 2,400 registered voters from May 29 to June 7, also revealed shifting voter preferences.#midterm_elections #iran_war #president_trump #nbc_news #reuters_ipsos
