Republican support drops as Trump’s party approval hits 72%.
Trump Approval Rating Falls to New Low as Voters Voice Economic Concerns
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the Financial Times began tracking his performance, according to a new poll, with economic worries and the rising cost of living appearing to weigh heavily on voters.
The nationwide survey, conducted by London-based research company Focaldata for the Financial Times, found that just 33 per cent of registered voters approved of Trump’s performance as president. That is three percentage points lower than the previous survey and the weakest result recorded since polling began in May.
The decline is not limited to voters outside Trump’s political base. His approval rating among Republican voters also slipped by more than two percentage points to 72 per cent, marking the lowest level recorded for him in the FT’s polling.
Economy becomes a major concern
The figures suggest that everyday financial pressures are becoming a bigger political issue. A majority of respondents said they believed the US economy was moving in the wrong direction, while 57 per cent said they were financially worse off under Trump’s presidency.
That number rose by four percentage points from the previous month, when 53 per cent of voters said their financial situation had deteriorated. The change highlights how quickly economic sentiment can affect political support, particularly as voters continue to deal with higher prices.
Among Republican voters, only 53 per cent approved of Trump’s handling of jobs and the economy. That represented a drop of nearly eight percentage points from the previous month, indicating that even some supporters are becoming less satisfied with his economic record.
Tariffs face voter opposition
Trump’s trade policies are also facing resistance. The poll found that 56 per cent of registered voters disapproved of his 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods. Opposition was particularly strong among independents, with more than 60 per cent rejecting the measure. Around one-third of Republicans also disapproved.
The tariffs have further intensified tensions between Washington and Ottawa, after Canada responded with retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US imports.
The survey comes at a difficult moment for the administration, with the Iran war continuing and adding pressure to fuel prices and borrowing costs. The Financial Times reported that US diesel prices reached an all-time high of $5.85 a gallon on Friday, citing the AAA motoring group.
With the November midterm elections less than two months away, the poll could be an early warning sign for Trump and Republicans. Voters appear increasingly focused on whether government policies are improving their household finances, rather than simply on political messaging.
The findings may also energise Democrats, who are hoping to turn economic frustration into stronger turnout and gains in key congressional races. For Trump, the challenge is clear: reassuring voters about prices, jobs and household finances could become central to his political strategy. If those concerns persist, dissatisfaction within his own party could become especially important in closely contested states and districts during midterm campaign.
Trump approval: 33 per cent.
Republican approval: 72 per cent.
57 per cent worse off.
56 per cent oppose tariffs.
Economy, fuel prices worry.