President Donald Trump’s approval rating has climbed to 44%, up two points from late April, as public anxiety over a potential US recession begins to ease, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
The nationwide online survey, conducted over two days, shows 44% of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, compared to 42% in the previous poll conducted April 25–27.
His economic approval rating also rose to 39%, up from 36%.
The poll surveyed 1,163 adults and has a margin of error of three percentage points.
Trump, who began his second term with a 47% approval rating, has seen fluctuations amid public concerns over trade tensions and inflation.
His decision to impose historic tariffs, particularly on China, rattled markets and fuelled recession fears.
However, the White House’s recent move to reduce tariffs has calmed investor nerves.
The benchmark S&P 500 has rebounded, gaining approximately 17% since hitting a low earlier in Trump’s second term.
Public concern over a recession dropped to 69%, down from 76% in mid-April. Concern about the stock market also declined, from 67% to 60%.
Despite easing fears, 59% of respondents still believe Trump would be responsible if the US economy enters a recession this year, while 37% would blame former President Joe Biden.
Trump has repeatedly blamed Biden for economic challenges, citing inflation during Biden’s presidency, which spiked amid the COVID-19 pandemic but cooled by its end.
Economists caution that Trump’s ongoing trade policies could still drive up prices later in 2025.
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