President Donald Trump’s approval rating has climbed to 44%, according to a new Ipsos poll, as concerns about a potential recession ease and more Americans express support for his economic policies.
The two-day nationwide survey revealed an uptick in public approval for Trump’s handling of the economy, rising to 39% from 36% in a previous poll conducted April 25–27. Overall job approval increased from 42% to 44%. The poll has a margin of error of three percentage points.
Trump, who began his second term with a 47% approval rating, saw support dip amid widespread anxiety over his aggressive trade policies. His decision to impose steep tariffs on key trading partners, particularly China, initially triggered market volatility and fears of an impending recession.
However, in recent weeks, Trump has softened his stance, announcing significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports. Markets have responded positively—the S&P 500 is up roughly 17% from its recent low, which came shortly after the tariffs were introduced.
Public concern about the economy appears to be easing, though it remains high. The latest poll found that 69% of respondents are worried about a recession, down from 76% in mid-April. Concern about the stock market also dropped, with 60% of respondents expressing worry, compared to 67% previously.
Trump has continued to shift blame for the country’s lingering economic challenges to former President Joe Biden. Inflation surged during Biden’s administration, fueled by the global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, though it began to ease before he left office.
The U.S. Labor Department reported a cooling in annual inflation in April, though economists caution that Trump’s trade policy could trigger price increases later this year.
Despite the improving economic sentiment, the poll shows many Americans still hold Trump accountable for any future downturn. Fifty-nine percent of respondents said Trump would bear responsibility if the economy falls into recession in 2025, while 37% pointed to Biden.
The poll was conducted online across the United States and surveyed 1,163 adults.
