Overview
- 60% of Americans blame Trump’s tariffs and deregulation for worsening their cost of living
- Over 80% worry about grocery bills, nearly half stress over rent or mortgage payments and two-thirds fear unexpected medical expenses
- Households report tapping savings (41%), relying on credit cards (37%), taking on new debt (30%) or skipping meals (25%) to cover basic needs
- Nearly 80% of Americans, including two-thirds of Republicans, fear Trump’s tariffs will drive up prices on everyday goods
- Almost 80% support prosecuting corporations for price collusion and 76% say they fear a looming recession