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February 4, 2026

A Year Into Trump’s Second Term, Americans’ Views of the Economy Remain Negative

About half of Americans say Trump’s policies have made the economy worse

About half of Americans say Trump’s policies have made the economy worse

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A Year Into Trump’s Second Term, Americans’ Views of the Economy Remain Negative
While Americans’ overall economic ratings remain largely negative, GOP views have continued to improve
The cost of health care, goods and housing are top economic concerns for Americans
Americans are divided on the country’s economic outlook
About half of Americans say Trump’s policies have made the economy worse
Concerns about costs are high in both parties, but are more widespread among Democrats
6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the Trump administration’s increased tariffs
By 2-to-1, Americans say Trump’s tariff policies will have negative, rather than positive, effects