The Jan. 23–26 Fox News poll finds 63% of registered voters disapprove of President Trump’s handling of tariffs, versus 37% who approve, a 26-point deficit. Tariff revenue has climbed more than 300% since his return, including $30.4 billion in January and $132.6 billion so far this fiscal year. Despite that revenue surge, voters also express broad economic dissatisfaction — 59% disapprove of his handling of the economy and 65% disapprove of his handling of inflation — suggesting public opposition to the tariff policy predates recent legal rulings.
Fox News Poll: 63% Disapprove of Trump’s Tariffs — Public Skepticism Preceded Supreme Court Ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.(Getty Images)
A Fox News survey conducted Jan. 23–26 found broad public opposition to President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, with 63% of registered voters saying they disapprove of his handling of tariffs and 37% approving — a 26-point gap that places trade among his weakest issues in public opinion.
Polling Snapshot
The poll highlights widespread resistance to the administration’s aggressive use of tariffs. The White House has defended the policy as both an economic tool and a source of federal revenue, arguing that duties can fund domestic priorities. Yet the survey suggests that rationale has limited appeal among many voters.
Tariff Revenues Versus Public Opinion
Tariff collections have surged since Trump returned to office. According to official figures cited in the report, receipts have risen more than 300% since his return. In January alone, duties totaled $30.4 billion — up 275% from a year earlier — and tariff revenue has reached $132.6 billion so far this fiscal year.
Despite the fiscal windfall, public support for the policy remains weak, suggesting revenue gains have not translated into political support.
Broader Economic Concerns
Disapproval of tariffs is part of a wider trend of economic dissatisfaction: the poll also finds 59% of respondents disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy and 65% disapprove of his handling of inflation. The administration has argued that tariff income could help reduce the nation’s $38 trillion debt and potentially underwrite a $2,000 dividend check for Americans, but those messages have not moved majorities in this survey.
Overall, the survey indicates that public skepticism of the tariff strategy predated recent Supreme Court developments, raising questions about the political durability of the administration’s trade agenda as cost-of-living concerns persist.
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