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President Donald Trump's new tariffs are set to take effect next Friday as public skepticism grows over his economic agenda and overall job performance.On Sunday, the president celebrated six months of his second term, posting online that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world. But new data suggests his promise to improve the economy is running into some skepticism.According to polling from The Associated Press, 60% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy. A CBS News poll shows that most Americans oppose the president's tariffs, with 61% saying he spends too much time on tariffs and 70% who believe he is not focused enough on lowering prices. Retailers, especially toy sellers, are getting their holiday lineups ready now. Eighty percent of toys come from China, and even domestic toymakers get their supplies from China, but the on-again, off-again tariffs have led to booms and busts in shipping as retailers try to get their products into the country as cheaply as possible. Many economists say the new tariffs will make it more expensive to import goods, leaving some to question whether holiday gifts will be more expensive this year and whether there will be enough variety and inventory.But the Trump administration has countered, arguing the new tariffs of at least 10% starting Aug. 1 will either spur negotiations of trade deals or create more domestic manufacturing and jobs, drive down prices, and force global competition."The idea that these importers are more important than the people who employ Americans, I think it's just a wrong way of thinking about it," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said. "Americans deserve to be employed and have the best jobs in the world, and that's what Donald Trump is trying to deliver."Immigration is another major issue that Trump ran on during his 2024 campaign for president. While the president has moved quickly with a number of executive orders addressing border crossings and immigration crackdowns, he appears to be losing support for how he is handling the issues. According to the AP, just over half (55%) disapprove of the job he has done on immigration, while 43% approve.The Silver Bulletin, which tracks an average of presidential approval polls, shows 53% of Americans disapprove of the job Trump has done in his second term.Watch the latest coverage on Trump: