Karl Rove highlights concerns about Donald Trump's trade policy, suggesting it could significantly harm the Republican Party in upcoming elections. Rove notes Trump's low overall approval and lack of economic confidence among voters. Poll data shows a majority disapproval of tariffs, indicating potential voter backlash. He emphasizes that Trump's inconsistent trade messaging is confusing for the public and could result in Republican losses in midterms, as voters tend to blame the party in power for economic hardships rather than foreign adversaries. The importance of a clear, reciprocal trade policy is stressed.
Rove warned that the story isn't good for the GOP, pointing out that the president's approval rating is underwater and economic approval rating is much lower.
Only 37% of Americans told a May 15 Marquette Law School poll that they approve of tariffs, while 63% disapproved, wrote the architect of former President George W. Bush's presidential campaigns.
Unless reciprocity prevails, the president's chaotic trade talk will badly damage Republicans in the midterms. Voters won't blame foreign countries for higher prices or fewer goods.
The administration's messaging is a muddled mess. Republicans should hope the president really believes in reciprocity.
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