Exclusive: a Harris poll raises questions about the popularity of one of Trump’s key economic policy platforms

Summary

A Harris poll reveals that 69% of Americans believe Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would increase consumer costs, with many planning purchases ahead of his inauguration to avoid price hikes.

Trump has championed tariffs as a key policy to boost domestic manufacturing, but economists and corporate leaders warn costs will be passed to consumers, potentially adding $2,600 annually to household expenses.

While Republicans are more supportive of tariffs, only 51% think they will benefit the economy.

The poll highlights widespread concern over tariffs’ economic impact, especially amid lingering inflation and financial uncertainty.

  • NABDad@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    8 hours ago

    Well, perhaps you should do it in a way that doesn’t appear exactly like you actually can’t be bothered to do anything.

    • Rekorse@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      8 hours ago

      Matter of perspective. Its not important that you think their action has no effect, its important that they think their action has effect.

      Neither perspective is really wrong or right absolutely. We won’t know which is right for so many decades that its useless to declare one perspective entirely baseless.