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Majority of Americans Blame Trump for Rising Living Costs

Surveys reveal households draining savings, accruing debt to afford essentials as recession fears grow

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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