Swing-state voters favor Trump over Biden on China, protecting businesses: Poll
For Immediate Release
May 28, 2020
In a battleground survey commissioned by America First Policies, a majority of Americans approve of President Donald J. Trump's handling of the economy, efforts aimed at stemming the coronavirus and reopening the country.
Swing-state voters trust President Trump more than Joe Biden to stand up to China, fight for better trade deals, and put American workers first.
Results: Do you approve or disapprove of the job President Trump is doing on each of the following:
On restricting travel to and from China during the coronavirus pandemic:
- 70% approve; 26% disapprove
On negotiating and demanding favorable trade deals for American workers:
- 57% approve; 38% disapprove
On helping small businesses survive and get through the pandemic shutdown:
- 56% approve; 42% disapprove
On standing up to China and holding them accountable:
- 55% approve; 39% disapprove
On handling the economy:
- 55% approve; 42 disapprove
On creating a plan to put Americans back to work and reopen our country:
- 52% approve; 44% disapprove
Seventy-five percent of participants polled have a negative view of the government of China, with 57% believing China should be penalized for their role in the spread of the coronavirus.
Seventy-five percent would support the federal government giving companies tax incentives to move their manufacturing production back to the U.S. and an overwhelming majority (75%) would be willing to pay more for these goods.
A majority (55%) agree the American economy should start to reopen, and 67% support the President's three-phased reopening approach based on the advice of public health efforts.
In terms of economic policies Congress is considering, 74% of respondents support the inclusion of legal liability protections in the next coronavirus relief bill and only 28% support a universal basic income.
Among the top issues for Congress and the President to address in 2020, ending the pandemic ranks number one (52%), followed by creating new jobs and improving the economy (47%) and then lowering the cost of healthcare (43%).
The survey was conducted May 15-17, 2020 in nine battleground states, with a margin of error +/- 3.83%. To read the complete poll, click here.
For press inquiries please contact:
Kelly Sadler, America First Policies, Communications Director
(202) 580-9986