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And of course, we've also seen a flood of business leaders making their case to the president, some vowing to bring manufacturing stateside and pour money into investments and jobs in exchange for lower tariffs. So Trump is seemingly content to let the pressure build and make final decisions once all offers are on the table.
And of course, we've also seen a flood of business leaders making their case to the president, some vowing to bring manufacturing stateside and pour money into investments and jobs in exchange for lower tariffs. So Trump is seemingly content to let the pressure build and make final decisions once all offers are on the table.
So amid the market swings and concerns over potential price increases from these tariffs, there is no doubt that more voters have soured on Trump's handling of the economy, the issue typically he's been the most popular on. Numerous polls this week show his approval rating on the economy lower now than at any point in his first or second term. The Associated Press, for example, had him at 40%.
So amid the market swings and concerns over potential price increases from these tariffs, there is no doubt that more voters have soured on Trump's handling of the economy, the issue typically he's been the most popular on. Numerous polls this week show his approval rating on the economy lower now than at any point in his first or second term. The Associated Press, for example, had him at 40%.
Yahoo had him at just 39%. So if Liberation Day results in considerable price increases, there is a real risk those numbers could fall even further. Now, for their part, the White House has been adamant that consumers will not foot the bill and that even if there are temporary price hikes, our economy will be stronger in the long run. I spoke with heritage economist E.J. Antoni.
Yahoo had him at just 39%. So if Liberation Day results in considerable price increases, there is a real risk those numbers could fall even further. Now, for their part, the White House has been adamant that consumers will not foot the bill and that even if there are temporary price hikes, our economy will be stronger in the long run. I spoke with heritage economist E.J. Antoni.
Here he is making that case.
Here he is making that case.
Antonio was also quick to add that these tariffs are not taking effect in a vacuum and will be coupled with tax cuts and deregulation, which he says will lessen their impact by lowering inflation and hopefully raising purchasing power.
Antonio was also quick to add that these tariffs are not taking effect in a vacuum and will be coupled with tax cuts and deregulation, which he says will lessen their impact by lowering inflation and hopefully raising purchasing power.
The White House has also been quick to argue that they are essentially cleaning up the mess left by the Biden administration, which in their view created massive trade disparities and sped up the hollowing out of America's manufacturing capabilities. Here's Antonio to that point.
The White House has also been quick to argue that they are essentially cleaning up the mess left by the Biden administration, which in their view created massive trade disparities and sped up the hollowing out of America's manufacturing capabilities. Here's Antonio to that point.
So a lot riding on these next few days. Liberation Day now upon us.
So a lot riding on these next few days. Liberation Day now upon us.
Anytime.
Anytime.
Here are the latest is Daily Wire culture reporter Megan Basham. Hey, Megan. So for those who don't closely follow European politics like we do, give us the background on Le Pen and these charges against her.
Here are the latest is Daily Wire culture reporter Megan Basham. Hey, Megan. So for those who don't closely follow European politics like we do, give us the background on Le Pen and these charges against her.
Yeah. So what will this do to the presidential race in France?
Yeah. So what will this do to the presidential race in France?