Trump Voters Increasingly Credit Him for Economy Amid Tariff Freeze Ending

Recent surveys reveal that a majority of voters, including 46% of President Donald Trump's own supporters, attribute the current state of the U.S. economy to his administration rather than to former President Joe Biden. Overall, 55% of respondents in a Wall Street Journal/YouGov poll hold Trump responsible for economic conditions, a significant increase from earlier surveys where many Trump voters credited Biden. The economy showed mixed signals in June, with job growth surpassing expectations and unemployment slightly decreasing, yet private sector hiring declined and the labor market shrank. Consumer sentiment improved despite domestic unrest, but concerns remain about the potential economic impact of Trump's pending tariff policies and aggressive immigration enforcement, which could affect industries reliant on migrant labor. Trump voters generally approve of his handling of the economy, with 84% expressing support, though views vary on the long-term effects of his policies. The political divide is evident, as voters who favored Vice President Kamala Harris consistently blame Trump for economic issues and oppose his tariff strategy, highlighting ongoing partisan tensions over economic responsibility and policy direction.