Despite a turbulent beginning marked by mass firings of government employees, rising egg prices, stock market volatility, and escalating global tariff disputes, Donald Trump’s presidential approval ratings remained relatively stable during his first month in office. This week, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum in an effort to address trade imbalances and bolster domestic industry. Canada and several European nations responded quickly with billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs, intensifying concerns about a widening trade war. In a recent address to Congress, Trump acknowledged that his presidency was off to a “swift and unrelenting” start. He defended...
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