More than half of American voters disapprove of Trump's economic policies

On May 10, the latest Financial Times poll showed that more than half of American voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy. They are mainly worried about inflation, rising costs of living and the impact of the Iran war on energy prices. Although the employment report showed a recovery in new jobs and manufacturing, and the stock market also rose, public perceptions of the actual cost of living have caused Trump's economic support rate to drop to about 37%, and the disapproval rate to more than 55%. The poll results highlight the disconnect between Wall Street and ordinary people's economic perceptions and may affect the Republican Party's performance in the 2026 midterm elections.