Poll: 57% find Trump’s economic actions too erratic

57% of Americans view Trump’s economic actions as erratic, with concerns over tariffs raising prices, a poll reveals.

In Short

A recent poll shows 57% of Americans believe Trump’s economic actions are erratic, with 70% fearing rising tariffs will increase prices. Despite this, many Republicans still support his economic policies, believing they will benefit the economy in the long run.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 57% of Americans view President Donald Trump’s actions regarding the economy as too erratic.

This sentiment follows his aggressive import taxation strategies, which have unsettled the stock market.

Approximately one third of respondents expressed that Trump’s actions are not overly erratic, while 11% were unsure or did not provide an answer.

Interestingly, about one in three Republicans also consider Trump’s actions erratic.

Despite this, 79% of Republicans in the poll agree with the notion that Trump’s economic strategies will be beneficial in the long term, indicating that while some may not resonate with his approach, they support the underlying policies.

Trump’s policies

Overall, 41% of all respondents, and only 5% of Democrats, believe Trump’s economic policies will yield positive results eventually.

Furthermore, 70% of survey participants anticipate that increasing tariffs will lead to higher prices for everyday items, including groceries.

Additionally, 61% of respondents stated that managing rising prices should be Trump’s primary focus.

The poll included 1,422 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of 3 percentage points.

This latest data offers insights into public sentiment surrounding Trump’s economic management, highlighting concerns over his erratic approach alongside a degree of support for his policies.