Trump approval ratings fall in 47 states amid beef import announcement

A new YouGov/Economist state-by-state projection indicates that Donald Trump’s job approval rating is negative in 47 states and Washington, D.C. Only Wyoming, Idaho, and West Virginia maintain net-positive approval ratings, though all three have seen declines since 2024.

Simultaneously, Trump has announced the importation of 300,000 metric tons of Argentinian beef at prices 25% below market value over a 90-day period. This move comes as reports indicate approximately 77 American cattle producers are going out of business daily. While the administration noted Argentina is “fighting for its life,” the decision has drawn criticism from American ranchers who previously served as a core political base.