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Among these Republicans, support for Trump's tariffs is unmatched
The survey found 69.1% strongly favor Trump’s tariffs, far above national polling that shows most Americans disapprove, McLaughlin & Associates said.
- A survey by McLaughlin and Associates found 91% of 1,630 Conservative Political Action Conference attendees support President Donald Trump's use of tariffs to "reduce America's trade deficit and create a more level playing field for American workers and businesses."
- Trump implemented the highest tariffs in nearly a century in April 2025, arguing the revenue could fund increased military spending while the White House defended them as a way to bring back manufacturing jobs lost to low-wage countries.
- A January Pew Research Center poll showed 60% of Americans disapproved of import tax hikes, while a March Harris Poll found 77% of Democrats and 64% of Republicans believe the tariffs contributed to rising prices.
- The Supreme Court ruled in February that the administration exceeded its authority using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, leaving the Court of International Trade to oversee litigation regarding $166 billion in collected import taxes.
- Experts question whether tariffs will generate sufficient revenue to cover planned spending, while The Yale Budget Lab estimates these policies could cost the average American household $600 to $800 annually.
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At CPAC, over 90% supported Trump's tariffs
A survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates asked CPAC attendees if they supported Trump's "use of tariffs to reduce America’s trade deficit and create a more level playing field for American workers and businesses."
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Among these Republicans, support for Trump's tariffs is unmatched
(The Center Square) – One group of Americans strongly supports President Donald Trump's use of tariffs: attendees of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
·Cherokee County, United States
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Total News Sources26
Leaning Left3Leaning Right6Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Center
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
44% Center
L 19%
C 44%
R 37%
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