Majority of Americans Oppose Trump's Tariffs, Call for Congressional Action Amid Economic Concerns

April 16, 2025
Majority of Americans Oppose Trump's Tariffs, Call for Congressional Action Amid Economic Concerns
  • Legal experts suggest that Trump's invocation of the IEEPA may face challenges in court, further complicating the legal landscape surrounding these tariffs.

  • A recent CBS News/YouGov poll conducted from April 8-11 reveals that a significant majority of Americans, 58%, oppose the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, while only 42% support them.

  • The poll also indicates that 74% of respondents believe wealthier Americans benefit from these tariffs, with 58% attributing rising grocery prices to Trump's economic policies.

  • Reflecting this sentiment, over half of Americans, specifically 53%, are urging Congress to intervene and limit or completely stop the tariffs.

  • Despite the bipartisan support for this bill, it faces significant challenges, including insufficient votes to overcome a Republican filibuster and a likely veto from Trump.

  • Additionally, 62% of those surveyed think Trump's policies are negatively impacting the stock market, highlighting widespread discontent with his economic approach.

  • In contrast, only 13% of respondents support increasing the tariffs, showcasing a strong desire for reform in trade policies.

  • In response to growing public pressure, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Senators Maria Cantwell and Chuck Grassley aims to require presidential justification for new tariffs and allows Congress a two-month review period.

  • Critics argue that Trump has undermined Congress's role in tariff regulation, disrupting the constitutional separation of powers.

  • Small businesses, represented by the Liberty Justice Center, have filed a lawsuit claiming that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs is illegal and an overreach of authority.

  • Another lawsuit from the New Civil Liberties Alliance alleges that the president lacks the legal authority under the IEEPA to impose these tariffs.

  • Amidst these developments, nearly half of the respondents, 49%, feel they will be financially worse off due to Trump's economic actions, while only 21% believe his policies will positively impact their finances.

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