I've seen countless interviews of Trump supporters who believe that China is the one paying for it. Which I can completely understand because if it is a cost on them it would be typically be called a tax.
That said the overwhelmingly majority are shocked but believe it's all just a negotiating tactic:
That said the overwhelmingly majority are shocked but believe it's all just a negotiating tactic:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-trump-tariffs-13-04-2025/