President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for his first official visit to China since returning to office.

The timing of the trip coincides with new data suggesting a steep decline in American public support for the president's handling of China. This shift creates a challenging domestic backdrop for the 79-year-old [2] president as he seeks to negotiate with Chinese leadership.

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten presented a new poll showing Trump’s net approval on China is approximately -55 points [1]. The data indicates a significant drop in favorability compared to the president's previous time in office.

"In term 1, Trump was much better liked [on China] than he is in ter…" Enten said.

The visit to Beijing comes as the administration attempts to navigate complex trade and diplomatic tensions. The negative polling reflects a growing disconnect between the president's foreign policy objectives and public perception of his effectiveness in the region [1].

Enten's analysis highlights the volatility of public opinion regarding U.S.-China relations. The current net approval figure of -55 points [1] suggests that a vast majority of polled Americans view the president's approach to China unfavorably.

“Trump’s net approval on China is –55 points”

The stark contrast between Trump's first-term approval and current polling suggests that the American public may be less supportive of his current China strategy. This lack of domestic consensus could limit the president's political leverage during negotiations in Beijing, as any perceived concessions or failures may be viewed more critically by a skeptical domestic audience.