US Public Opinion on Foreign Policy, Trade, and President Donald Trump’s Performance

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Nov 18, 2025 | German Marshall Fund of the U.S

Views in the United States are divided not only along partisan political lines, but also between the young and the old, between those with more and less education, and by income level. As for President Trump, majorities are critical of his handling of both international and domestic issues, including the economy and trade. This article by Bruce Stokes, for the German Marshall Fund of the U.S. draws on multiple sources to provide an overview of the views of U,S, citizens on U.S. engagement in the world, relations with major foreign countries, and Mr Trump’s performance in the face of both domestic and international challenges. https://www.gmfus.org

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