A poll released on the 28th revealed that 6 out of 10 Americans believe that President Donald Trump’s policies have worsened the U.S. economy. The survey, conducted by CNN and research firm SSRS from the 17th to the 24th of April, included responses from 1,678 U.S. adults. The findings showed that 59% of respondents thought Trump’s policies had a negative impact on the economy, an increase from 51% in a similar poll conducted in March.
In addition, 69% of respondents expressed concerns about a potential economic recession next year, with 32% of them deeming it “very likely.” The Trump administration’s tariff policy drew significant criticism. A majority—55%—viewed Trump’s tariff measures as harmful, while only 28% saw them as beneficial. Furthermore, 72% of respondents believed that tariffs would negatively impact the U.S. economy in the short term, and 53% anticipated long-term economic harm. Only 12% and 34%, respectively, believed tariffs would be beneficial in the short and long term.
The poll also highlighted broader concerns about America’s global standing. Sixty percent of respondents thought the tariffs would harm America’s reputation abroad, while just 26% felt they would improve it. In terms of personal financial impact, 59% of respondents held a negative view, with only 15% believing they would benefit personally.