Exclusive: a Harris poll raises questions about the popularity of one of Trump’s key economic policy platforms

Summary

A Harris poll reveals that 69% of Americans believe Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would increase consumer costs, with many planning purchases ahead of his inauguration to avoid price hikes.

Trump has championed tariffs as a key policy to boost domestic manufacturing, but economists and corporate leaders warn costs will be passed to consumers, potentially adding $2,600 annually to household expenses.

While Republicans are more supportive of tariffs, only 51% think they will benefit the economy.

The poll highlights widespread concern over tariffs’ economic impact, especially amid lingering inflation and financial uncertainty.

  • tunetardisEnglish
    52·
    1 month ago

    It amazes me that Republicans can be supportive of what is a blatant tax grab by the federal government. Trump is basically saying "I’m going to add a federal sales tax on top of the majority of everything you buy to the tune of 25% or more. With China, a lot of that is manufactured consumer goods. But with Canada and Mexico, we’re talking food products, automobiles, natural resources needed by American industries, etc.

      • brucethemoose@lemmy.world
        8·
        1 month ago

        The plan is to have a disturbing deficit, and interest payments are getting really big now.

        This is like climate change, it’s not apparently hurting anyone tomorrow so… no one cares anymore.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      91·
      1 month ago

      Pro Tip: If you have any large purchases to make in your life, now is the time.

      Also, probably buy a gun because there’s about to be a lot more desperate people out there.

    • PresidentCamacho@lemm.ee
      5·
      1 month ago

      I would guess your amazement is because GOP are understood to be in favor of small government, when actually they are favor of doing w/e the fuck they feel like to enrich themselves because their voter base is so fucking stupid they would vote for a rock if you said it would be thrown through a liberals window once elected.

      My biggest concern is what will happen when the party that runs on christian nationalism and prejudice (redundant), that has majority control of the entire government, and is flush with tax revenue, is going to accomplish over the next 2-4 years…