AAPI Voters Growing Discontent With Trump's Tariff Policies

In a significant development, a poll indicates that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are increasingly disenchanted with President Donald Trump, largely due to economic concerns. The fast-rising cost of living, exacerbated by contentious tariff policies, is causing unease among these groups.

Notably, independent voters within the AAPI community have shown the sharpest increase in unfavourable views, jumping 20 percentage points since December. There is a pervasive fear that tariffs will lead to further economic instability, with many doubting any positive impact on manufacturing and job growth.

Analysts note that while AAPI voters shifted slightly toward Trump in previous elections, current trends suggest growing anxiety about inflation and recession, particularly in states heavily reliant on imported goods, such as Hawaii. This sentiment underscores a broader economic trepidation felt across the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)