A majority of Americans want the new Congress to step in to end the war in Iran and lift trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, according to a Reuters poll, which highlights growing dissatisfaction among Americans with the administration's policies. According to the survey results, 71% of respondents support the passage of a law by Congress to end the war in Iran. This demand is supported by 93% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans.
Also, 62% of Americans have expressed their support for an initiative to remove tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported products. The war in Iran has significantly increased energy prices, adding pressure on the American economy. This situation comes at a time when citizens are also facing the high cost of living, affected, among other things, by trade tariffs.
Trump has argued that military intervention was necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while he has defended the tariffs as a tool to support American industry. The poll shows that nine in 10 Americans consider lowering the cost of living as the top priority for the new Congress to address during its first 100 days in office.
Another important finding relates to the relationship between the two political camps. Majorities of respondents in both parties believe that Trump should cooperate with Democrats, while Democratic leaders should seek cooperation with the president. However, Americans are divided on the possibility of initiating impeachment proceedings against Trump. 42% believe that such an action would be harmful to the country, while 33% consider it positive.
Declining support for both parties
The data also shows a low level of trust in both major political forces in the US. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, near the lowest level of his political career.
Meanwhile, Democrats have a positive rating from 45% of Americans, compared to 51% who have an unfavorable opinion of them. For Republicans, the figures are even more unfavorable: 35% have a favorable opinion, while 60% express a negative opinion. The results reflect a complex political climate in the US, where war, the economy and the cost of living remain among the main concerns of citizens.
