Shock Poll Shows Trump Gaining Support As 100-Day Mark Approaches

A recent exclusive survey conducted by DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners between March 31 and April 3, gathering responses from more than 1,000 registered voters, shows that former President Trump remains remarkably popular in the United States. The poll reports an increase in his approval rating to 53 percent—a four-point gain from 49 percent the previous week—despite heavy criticism of the newly signed tariff order.

Notably, since March 7, Trump’s support has surged by 13 points among young voters aged 18 to 29. His backing among Democrats and independents also climbed by six points, while support among black voters skyrocketed by 17 points over the same period. Furthermore, a majority of respondents appear to favor Trump’s universal 10 percent tariff on all imports. Only 28 percent oppose the proposed minimum tariff, with 36 percent undecided, and 39 percent supporting further tariff hikes on all imported goods compared to 37 percent against, leaving 24 percent uncommitted.

There is also growing enthusiasm among voters for broader tariffs, particularly those targeting the European Union and China. Many support imposing tariffs on specific industries such as steel, iron, plastics, precious metals, and airplanes. In response, several countries are considering measures to reduce or eliminate their tariffs on U.S. imports. For example, on Friday, Trump announced that To Lam, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is willing to eliminate tariffs to avoid penalties on Vietnamese imports affected by new U.S. duties. Trump shared the news on social media, explaining, “I just had a very fruitful call with To Lam … and he informed me that if an agreement is reached, Vietnam is prepared to reduce their tariffs to zero.” This development even spurred a stock increase in companies manufacturing in Vietnam, with Nike’s shares rising by more than 4 percent. The Trump administration had earlier imposed a 46 percent tariff on Vietnam, and the president expressed eagerness to meet with To Lam soon.

In addition to these tariff developments, Trump has received a notably positive evaluation from American employers and job board leaders almost a year into his presidency. Their optimism suggests that the economy “can win now,” even if it has yet to fully deliver on that promise. TaChelle Lawson, founder and author at FIG Strategy & Consulting and a Freedom Economy Index respondent, told Fox News Digital she would give Trump a solid B+, noting that his focus on streamlining and prioritizing American business resonates with many, particularly small business owners. Still, she believes that his messaging could use some refinement.

Lawson also participated in a quarterly survey by RedBalloon and PublicSquare, which included over 50,000 small business owners. Fox Business reported that more than two-thirds of respondents now expect either slow or robust growth over the next year—a significant shift from earlier, more pessimistic forecasts. RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes emphasized that a strong U.S. economy benefits not only domestic businesses but also the global community, pointing out that robust growth could have a disproportionately positive impact worldwide. PublicSquare CEO Michael Seifert echoed this sentiment, praising the administration’s efforts to cut through bureaucratic red tape that has long stifled business growth, a move particularly popular among small business owners who feel more optimistic as the 100th day of Trump’s presidency approaches.