Despite a tumultuous beginning to his second term—marked by mass government layoffs, soaring egg prices, a volatile stock market, and intensifying global tariff disputes—Donald Trump’s presidential approval ratings have remained relatively stable during his first month in office.In an effort to address trade imbalances and stimulate domestic industry,Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, which prompted swift retaliation from Canada and Europe, with both regions imposing billions of dollars in counter-tariffs,

This move was part of his broader strategy to bolster American manufacturing and reduce trade deficits.Trump himself acknowledged the rocky start in a recent speech to Congress, referring to his presidency’s first weeks as “swift and unrelenting.”He defended a series of controversial policies, including his ongoing crackdown on immigration and border security, his significant cuts to government spending, the mass layoffs of federal employees, and his moves to dismantle initiatives related to diversity and inclusivity in the workforce and education system.