Small business approval of Trump hits record high of 64%: Poll

An all-time-high 64% of small business owners approve of how President Trump is doing his job, a survey that regularly gauges small business sentiments reports.

The rating is up from 60% in the final quarter of 2019 and 56% a year ago in the first quarter of 2019, according to the results of a quarterly CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey that polls small-business owners nationwide.

Respondents cited a phase one trade deal with China and favorable regulatory conditions for their strong approval of Trump.