economy
March 13, 2026
Seven in 10 Americans say Trump tariffs have cost them more money
Exclusive survey finds negative economic impacts felt across party lines as White House doubles down on tariffs
TL;DR
- 72% of all voters believe Trump's tariffs have had a negative impact on the economy.
- 67% of voters think tariffs are not the right solution for improving the economy.
- 64% of Republicans agree that tariffs have led to higher prices, similar to Democrats (77%) and independents (67%).
- Grocery prices have been significantly affected, with 57% of Americans reporting negative impacts from tariffs.
- Republicans are more optimistic about the economy and more patient with the effects of tariffs.
- A majority of Republicans (69%) believe tariffs have brought back manufacturing jobs, a view not widely shared by Democrats or independents.
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