It is the first time a CNBC poll has returned net negative figures regarding the president's handling of the United States' finances.

The Trump administration acknowledges the power of business to innovate, increase productivity and help deliver broadly shared prosperity. But going all in on tariffs restrains that power by making it harder for businesses to invest. Business investment growth was an unsung hero of our economy in recent years, but we need more of it, not less.

Trump's tariff policy could push the nation into a recession, with rising unemployment, bankruptcies and more. These warning signs bear watching.