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President
Donald Trump
is set to reveal a major new series of tariffs later this week following a tumultuous month of economic developments that have unsettled markets.
White House
and sowed uncertainty in the American public about his ability to mitigate an impending economic downturn.
Now
a new poll shows
Only 23 percent of Americans believe they are more financially secure now that President Trump has taken office, even though he promised to bolster the economy.
This setback for the present administration is evident when comparing the recent CBS/YouGov poll with the one from January, where 42 percent anticipated that Trump’s policies would enhance their financial situation.
The figures have effectively turned upside down, as 28% of Americans anticipate being in a poorer financial position with Trump leading the country, compared to the 42% who currently feel economically strained—an rise of 14%.
Americans feel that they are faring significantly worse rather than better since President Trump took office, with their sentiments being almost double at this point.
Economists are now cautioning that the administration’s upcoming tariffs, scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, could further strain the finances of financially troubled Americans as costs are expected to rise significantly across various key products including vehicles, technology items, and oil and gas.
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) cautioned on Sunday that
The cost of cars might go up by anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.
Over fifty percent of Americans believe that Trump is concentrating excessively on imposing tariffs on other nations as part of his economic strategies, rather than prioritizing measures to reduce prices for consumers.
Trump has been teasing April 2 as ‘Liberation Day,’ where he will announce a net set of international tariffs with the aim of making the U.S. more self-reliant. The President wants to domesticate more industries rather than outsourcing and he believes that other countries are getting the better end of the deal when it comes to trade with the U.S.
President Trump secured victory in the 2024 election largely due to American voters believing he could boost the economy following ex-President Joe Biden being held responsible for steering the U.S. towards an economic downturn.
Even now, 38 percent of Americans attribute inflation and increasing prices to Biden’s policies, whereas 34 percent hold Trump responsible. Additionally, 19 percent believe that both share an equal amount of blame.
In addition to tariffs, the Trump administration has aimed at shrinking the federal workforce and trimming the bloated government budget, asserting that these measures will cut down on wasteful spending by taxpayers—though they stop short of guaranteeing a lighter tax load for individuals.
Americans are evenly divided regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal layoffs, incentive-based retirement programs, and reallocations, with 50 percent supporting and 50 percent opposing these measures.
According to the most recent survey published on Sunday, the general sentiment among Americans leans towards prioritizing economic and financial policies that have an immediate effect on their personal finances rather than engaging in international trade disputes or widespread dismissals of federal employees.
According to the CBS/Yougov survey, 48% support Trump’s approach to the economy, whereas 52% do not agree with his handling of it.
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