Trump Achieves Record Approval Rating
Donald Trump’s first month in office was marked by major upheaval, including mass firings, rising prices, and unstable markets,
yet his approval ratings stayed steady. This period also saw the start of major trade conflicts.
After Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, Canada and Europe reacted with billions in retaliatory tariffs.
In a speech to Congress, Trump described his presidency as getting off to a “swift and unrelenting” start.
He defended several controversial decisions, including strict immigration and border measures,
large government cuts, and his approach to trade with Canada and Mexico.
He also highlighted efforts to reshape government and workforce policies,
including what he described as eliminating “wokeness and diversity initiatives.”
Overall, Trump framed his early actions as necessary steps to fix trade
imbalances and strengthen U.S. industry, despite the turmoil they generated.
