President Donald Trump’s bold new trade strategy is receiving strong support from readers of The Epoch Times.
A new poll of 21,559 readers shows broad approval for the administration’s tariff initiative, with the majority viewing it as a fair and necessary step to protect American industry, bring back manufacturing jobs, and chart a path toward long-term economic independence.
Optimism was especially high that Trump’s trade reset will revive the country’s decimated industrial base and bolster both economic and national security, rebuilding America’s middle class and deterring adversaries.
Despite the upbeat outlook, many respondents acknowledged potential downsides, especially short-term inflation and higher consumer prices. Still, they expressed confidence that the long-term benefits—stronger industry, national resilience, and reduced foreign dependence—would outweigh the immediate costs….