Most Americans Think the United States Should Pursue Global Free Trade Craig Kafura and Sam Dong, Chicago Council on Global Affairs The economic policies and market turmoil of the first three months of the Trump administration have had a notable effect on American views of trade. A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Ipsos poll fielded April 18–20, 2025, shows most Americans view international trade positively, and a majority now favor global free trade rather than seeking economic self-sufficiency. Large majorities across party lines also say international commerce not only leaves consumers better off but also fosters domestic job creation.
VE Day 80: European and American attitudes towards World War 2 Matthew Smith, YouGov This week sees the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World War 2 in Europe. To mark the occasion, a new YouGov survey examines European (British, French, German, Italian and Spanish) and American attitudes towards World War 2, with an accompanying study looking at expectations for future conflicts.
Many in US and western Europe think ‘third world war likely within five to 10 years’ Jon Henley, The Guardian Eighty years after the second world war, polling shows many Americans and western Europeans believe an even more devastating third global conflict could break out within a decade, with tensions with Russia seen as the most probable cause. As Europe prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the YouGov polling also showed large majorities felt that events during and before the second world war were relevant today and must continue to be taught to younger generations.
Trump Rides High With Most Voters, But Democrats Remain Negative: I&I/TIPP Poll Terry Jones, tippinsights How did President Donald Trump do during his first 100 days (and counting) in office? By and large, American voters are sharply split, with Republicans strongly positive on Trump's leadership, while both Democrats and independents remain mostly skeptical, the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows.
Trump’s approval rating on trade hits a new low Eli Yokley & Cameron Easley, Morning Consult Sentiment about Trump’s job performance has stabilized, with 46% approving, up 1 percentage point from last week, and his disapproval rating unchanged at 52%. Voters are 7 points more likely to disapprove than approve of Trump’s handling of trade (49% to 42%), marking a record low in surveys conducted since he took office in January. Voters are 15 points more likely to trust Democrats in Congress (52%) over their Republican counterparts (37%) to handle health care issues, tying a high since Trump took office in January. What Percentage of Americans Own Stock? Gallup Sixty-two percent of Americans in 2025 report owning stock, matching the 2024 reading and similar to the 61% recorded in 2023. This follows more than a decade, from 2010 to 2022, when the rate was below that mark.
