Trump Advisers Scramble to Talk Him Out of More Disastrous Tariffs
President Donald Trump's advisers are urgently trying to dissuade him from imposing a new wave of tariffs on dozens of countries, according to a Financial Times report. The move comes as a temporary 10% global tariff is set to expire on Friday. Trump has already announced 50% tariffs on Canada, potentially in retaliation for wildfire smoke drifting across the border, though a senior official denied this link. The tariff campaign is deeply unpopular, with a Washington Post-Ipsos poll showing Trump's approval rating at just 37%, dragged down by economic and Iran war concerns. Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of his handling of affordability. With midterm elections approaching, Republican strategists warn that ignoring voter frustration over the cost of living is a recipe for disaster. White House insiders are counseling stability with trading partners, but it remains unclear if Trump will heed their advice.
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