Trump's Tariffs Raise U.S. Rates Ninefold, Net Migration Expected Negative by 2025

CNN data expert Harry Enten has praised President Donald Trump as the most influential president of the 21st century, highlighting his hardline policies on tariffs and immigration. Trump has significantly raised tariffs, with rates now nine times higher than the previous year, marking the highest levels since the 1990s and the highest effective tariff rate since the 1930s. On immigration, Enten noted that net migration to the United States is projected to drop by at least 60%, potentially resulting in negative net migration in 2025, a first in half a century. These policies reflect Trump's longstanding campaign positions on tariffs and a hawkish stance on immigration, contrasting with the previous Biden administration. Politically, Trump’s influence remains strong as a recent Daily Mail/J.L. Partners poll shows 49% voter approval of his job performance, despite ongoing controversies related to the Jeffrey Epstein files. However, he remains slightly underwater at 51% disapproval, indicating a closely divided public opinion amid a challenging news cycle.