Economy

Most Americans say Trump isn't focused enough on lowering prices, survey finds

President Donald Trump
During the presidential election, the economy was Trump's key advantage. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
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Most Americans say President Donald Trump isn't focused enough on lowering costs, a new survey found.

In a new CBS News/YouGov survey, which polled 2,609 US adults in late March, 64% of respondents said Trump wasn't focused enough on lowering the prices of goods and services. Meanwhile, 31% of respondents said Trump has given the issue the "right amount" of focus.

Since taking office in January, Trump has made waves with his tariff policies, which have disrupted longstanding geopolitical alliances over what he perceives to be unfair trade practices.

In the same survey, 55% of respondents said Trump was placing too much emphasis on tariffs, while 38% said he was devoting the right amount of focus to the issue.

Overall, 52% of respondents disapproved of Trump's handling of the economy, compared to 48% who approved.

Trump won over a crucial slice of swing voters in the general election with his economic message. Many voters hoped he would lower grocery costs and tamp down inflation.

Trump's multiple trade conflicts, however, could have lasting repercussions for US consumers.

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John L. Dorman was a senior politics reporter at Business Insider with a focus on the White House, elections and voting rights, DOGE, and trade policy. During the Biden administration, he covered legislative policy on Capitol Hill, gubernatorial and congressional campaigns across the United States, voter trends, and Southern politics.Featured works: