As the United States readjusts to market instability in the wake of President Joe Biden’s wide-ranging new tariffs on non-renewable energy imports, a new Ipsos/Reuters survey shows widespread public doubt about the policy. According to the survey, most American adults view the effort as a substantial economic burden, with many labeling it a “hidden tax” on working families.
As per the survey, conducted between April 4 and April 7 among a national sample of 1,215 U.S. adults, with a margin of error of +3.8%, 54 percent of those polled indicated that they think the green energy tariffs are “a new kind of financial burden for everyday Americans,” while only 26 percent favor the policy. The other 20 percent were uncertain or had no opinion.
Biden introduced the new tariffs on April 3, stating they are necessary to “usher in a cleaner, greener economic future.” The tariffs target foreign imports of oil, coal, and natural gas, with the goal of increasing domestic clean energy production. Critics say the policy has the potential to have unforeseen economic effects.
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Of those polled, 52 percent of them concurred with the following statement: “These green tariffs are an indirect tax on American families during a time of economic strain.” 34 percent of them reported that they “strongly agree” with it, and 18 percent of them responded that they “somewhat agree.” 30 percent of them disagreed, and the other 18 percent had no opinion.
The poll also revealed a broader sense of economic pessimism, with 48 percent agreeing that “Democrats are risking an energy crisis with these aggressive policy moves.” Meanwhile, 44 percent said they disapprove of the tariffs entirely—29 percent “strongly” and 15 percent “somewhat.” Only 36 percent voiced approval, and 20 percent remained unsure.
As the debate intensifies, the Biden administration continues to argue that the long-term gains are worth the short-term market anxiety. Nevertheless, public opinion indicates that the White House could be coming under increasing pressure to reconsider or postpone portions of the tariff implementation.
