US public souring on Trump’s handling of economy, polls show
2 weeks ago

US public souring on Trump’s handling of economy, polls show

Al Jazeera  

United States President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy is facing growing pushback from Americans amid wild swings in the stock market and growing fears of a recession, new polling shows. In a CNN/SSRS poll released on Wednesday, 56 percent of respondents said they disapproved of Trump’s economic management – higher than at any point during his first term in office. A Reuters/Ipsos poll also released on Wednesday found that 57 percent of Americans believe Trump’s economic policies have been too “erratic”. The latest tariffs came after Trump a day earlier threatened Canada with a 50 percent duty on steel and aluminium before reversing course after the province of Ontario agreed to suspend a surcharge on electricity exports to some US states.

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Why Trump’s greatest first-term strength may be his biggest second-term weakness
1 week, 6 days ago

Why Trump’s greatest first-term strength may be his biggest second-term weakness

CNN  

CNN — In President Donald Trump’s first White House term, public confidence in his handling of the economy was always among his greatest strengths. Likewise, the CNN/SRSS poll released Wednesday found Trump’s approval rating on the economy fell slightly below his overall approval rating for the first time in either of his presidential terms — and matched the lowest economic …

More than half of Americans disapprove Trump's economic decisions, poll shows
2 weeks ago

More than half of Americans disapprove Trump's economic decisions, poll shows

India Today  

A new poll released on Wednesday indicates that over half of Americans are not satisfied with the way President Trump has handled the economy. According to a CNN poll, 56% of those surveyed disapprove of Trump's economic policy since he took office. Republicans back Trump's economic initiatives However, the support for Trump continues to be high among voters who voted …

'Self-inflicted wounds': New data shows even MAGA's hardcore is souring on Trump's antics
2 weeks ago

'Self-inflicted wounds': New data shows even MAGA's hardcore is souring on Trump's antics

Raw Story  

New polling reveals flashing red lights and "self-inflicted wounds" for President Donald Trump, with independents and even some of Trump's own supporters losing patience with the tariff chaos and tech billionaire Elon Musk's dismantling of the federal government, Aaron Blake wrote for The Washington Post. And it’s not just Democrats refusing to recognize Trump’s alternate reality; it’s also the political …

Economic slowdown fears grip US markets, Nasdaq sinks by 4%
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Economic slowdown fears grip US markets, Nasdaq sinks by 4%

Firstpost  

US stocks plunged on Monday as fears of an economic slowdown grew after President Donald Trump did not dismiss concerns that his tariffs could trigger a recession. Reuters US stocks tumbled on Monday over growing fears of an economic slowdown after President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of his tariffs causing a recession. The Nasdaq dropped 4.0 …

Economic slowdown fears grip US markets, Nasdaq sinks by 4%
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Economic slowdown fears grip US markets, Nasdaq sinks by 4%

Firstpost  

US stocks plunged on Monday as fears of an economic slowdown grew after President Donald Trump did not dismiss concerns that his tariffs could trigger a recession. Reuters US stocks tumbled on Monday over growing fears of an economic slowdown after President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of his tariffs causing a recession. The Nasdaq dropped 4.0 …

'This is no bueno': CNN pollster flummoxed over Trump's plans to 'lean in' on tariffs
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'This is no bueno': CNN pollster flummoxed over Trump's plans to 'lean in' on tariffs

Raw Story  

CNN polling analyst Harry Enten was taken aback when anchor Brianna Keilar said President Donald Trump planned to put the spotlight on his much-maligned tariffs during Tuesday night's address before Congress. "A senior adviser says the president plans to lean in to tariffs during tonight's address," Keilar added. Enten said that the "average president" going into their first address before …

News Analysis: Trump gives himself high marks. Polls, markets, courts, allies paint a different picture
3 weeks, 2 days ago

News Analysis: Trump gives himself high marks. Polls, markets, courts, allies paint a different picture

LA Times  

President Trump gave his new administration high marks in a bullish speech to Congress on Tuesday, arguing he is making fast work of his promised agenda on immigration, the economy, international trade and global conflicts, and that the U.S. is stronger for it. On Tuesday, Trump said that his November win “was a mandate like has not been seen in …

Voters Are Souring On One Of Donald Trump’s Biggest Strengths
1 month ago

Voters Are Souring On One Of Donald Trump’s Biggest Strengths

Huff Post  

Trump’s handling of the economy has long been a political strength for the president. Special government employee Elon Musk of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, who rarely leaves Trump’s side, may have worn out his welcome in the eyes of American voters. SAUL LOEB via Getty Images In Quinnipiac’s survey, 54% of voters disapprove of Musk’s role in the …

'Political losers': WaPo reports almost every Trump action has triggered approval plunges
1 month ago

'Political losers': WaPo reports almost every Trump action has triggered approval plunges

Raw Story  

New data is being released that examines American attitudes toward President Donald Trump — and a columnist sees a glaring "warning sign" for the future of his agenda. Since announcing his tariffs, Trump's economic team has attempted to convince Americans that they aren't taxes — but this hasn't worked, Blake wrote. "The CNN poll shows Americans oppose his tariffs on …

Trump popularity sinks as Americans quickly sour on economy: poll
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump popularity sinks as Americans quickly sour on economy: poll

Raw Story  

A new poll from Reuters shows that the early optimism that greeted President Donald Trump's second term is quickly fading as consumers sour on the American economy. According to Reuters, Trump's job approval fell by three points since the start of his second term a month ago, and he's being dragged down by perceptions of the economy, which was the …

Trump's approval rating drops amid economic concerns and tariff threats
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's approval rating drops amid economic concerns and tariff threats

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of the US economy as the new leader threatens a host of countries with tariffs, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of …

Trump's approval rating drops amid economic concerns and tariff threats
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's approval rating drops amid economic concerns and tariff threats

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of the US economy as the new leader threatens a host of countries with tariffs, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found US President Donald Trump. AFP file US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more …

The US economy just had another robust year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The US economy just had another robust year

CNN  

Washington CNN — Another year of robust economic growth is in the books, underscoring how the Biden administration handed President Donald Trump what many consider a solid economy. “The US consumer has been unstoppable, supported by wealth creation, a strong labor market, and lending.” The latest GDP report comes on the heels of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision announced …

Donald Trump's Second Term: 5 economic forces shaping his presidency
2 months ago

Donald Trump's Second Term: 5 economic forces shaping his presidency

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Like most presidents, Donald Trump faces an economy that seldom bends to political ambitions. Here are five economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency: For voters, the price still isn't right Whipping inflation is easier said than done. His analysis suggests that if Trump can preserve 3% growth he could extend his expiring 2017 tax …

Trump voters are confident he will turn the economy around, new poll says: ‘He is a good businessman’
3 months ago

Trump voters are confident he will turn the economy around, new poll says: ‘He is a good businessman’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Thirty-three percent of Trump voters said, in their own words, they voted for him …

"All bets are off": How Trump's economy could affect your money
4 months, 1 week ago

"All bets are off": How Trump's economy could affect your money

Salon  

Presidents don't have the ultimate say in how the economy performs. It is rarely the case that political rhetoric lines up with economic realities.” Most experts agree that if enacted, Trump’s changes could have a chaotic impact on the global economy and spark a rise in inflation and consumer prices, particularly if tariffs rise to the higher range he has …

Markets hail Trump’s economics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Markets hail Trump’s economics

Live Mint  

Twenty-three Nobel laureates in economics warned two weeks ago that Donald Trump’s economic agenda would be disastrous for the U.S. Mr. Trump’s election drove the largest single-day increase in the U.S. dollar in more than two years, and third largest in the last decade. The combination of the steepening yield curve, stable inflation expectations and the rise in stocks indicates …

A 'Trump economy' robs from the American people to enrich the elite
5 months ago

A 'Trump economy' robs from the American people to enrich the elite

LA Times  

If Donald Trump retakes the White House, he would resume serving billionaires such as Vladimir Putin. Believing Donald Trump will be better for the economy than Vice President Kamala Harris is like thinking you’re a dinner guest when you’re actually the main course. When Trump slashed the corporate tax rate, his Council of Economic Advisers promised American workers would see …

'Con man' Trump has no way to back up his economic promises: Robert Reich
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Con man' Trump has no way to back up his economic promises: Robert Reich

Raw Story  

Former Clinton administration Labor Secretary Robert Reich had some harsh words about former President Donald Trump's competency with the economy on Wednesday's edition of MSNBC's "The ReidOut." "Robert, you know, what happens with a Democrat versus a Republican is, when Trump says, 'I'm just going to magically make the economy better,' the media goes, 'Okay, that sounds good.' "You, on …

Just 34% approve of Biden's handling of the economy as he hits the road to talk up 'Bidenomics'
1 year, 8 months ago

Just 34% approve of Biden's handling of the economy as he hits the road to talk up 'Bidenomics'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden had a tough sell Wednesday: Convincing voters …

President touts ‘Bidenomics’ though new poll shows just 34% approve his handling of the economy
1 year, 8 months ago

President touts ‘Bidenomics’ though new poll shows just 34% approve his handling of the economy

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden made his pitch Wednesday to a skeptical public that the U.S. economy is thriving under what he now touts as “Bidenomics” -- even as a new poll showed that could be a hard sell as the foundation for his 2024 reelection campaign. In a major economic speech in Chicago, Biden said his administration’s efforts were …

CNN Poll: Most Americans have a dismal view of the US economy
2 years, 10 months ago

CNN Poll: Most Americans have a dismal view of the US economy

CNN  

CNN — The US public’s view of the nation’s economy is the worst it’s been in a decade, a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS finds, with many Americans also saying they feel financial strain in their own lives. And across party lines, most Americans say they’ve heard little or no recent good news on the issue. Overall, only 19% …

Americans grow pessimistic on the economy as high inflation lingers
3 years, 4 months ago

Americans grow pessimistic on the economy as high inflation lingers

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Nearly two-thirds of Americans describe the economy as poor in a new poll that comes amid high inflation and supply chain turmoil. The poll, released Monday by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found just 35% of Americans now call the national economy good. In another sign of pessimism, nearly half of Americans …

Trump vs. Obama: Who has the better record on the U.S. economy?
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump vs. Obama: Who has the better record on the U.S. economy?

LA Times  

As the campaign enters the home stretch, President Trump’s main closing argument is that he deserves four more years because he oversaw “the greatest economy in the history of our country.” But even looking at the three years before COVID-19 made a mess of things, the U.S. economy under Trump performed about the same as it had during the last …

Despite Widespread Pain, Economy Remains Strong Selling Point For Trump
4 years, 7 months ago

Despite Widespread Pain, Economy Remains Strong Selling Point For Trump

NPR  

Despite Widespread Pain, Economy Remains Strong Selling Point For Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Almost 30 million people are now collecting unemployment benefits. As Republicans focus on "opportunity" at their convention Tuesday, the economy remains one of the president's strongest selling points. Although the unemployment rate that year never …

Trump keeps wanting to reopen the economy. Voters disagree.
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump keeps wanting to reopen the economy. Voters disagree.

CNN  

CNN — Public health officials almost universally agree that the best way to keep coronavirus deaths to a minimum is for Americans to stay at home as much as possible. Yet President Donald Trump keeps wanting to reopen the economy as he tries to weigh economic health and public health. In a Fox News poll this week, 80% of voters …

Donald Trump is hoping a strong US economy will ensure his re-election, but the numbers show a less sunny projection
5 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump is hoping a strong US economy will ensure his re-election, but the numbers show a less sunny projection

ABC  

In Donald Trump's America there are three realities. Unemployment in America now stands at 3.6 per cent, the lowest it's been since 1969 — a time that most people remember as truly "great" for the economy. Trump's trade showdown It's almost inconceivable that the immediate future of the global economy hangs on the erratic whims of Donald Trump, writes Ian …

AP-NORC poll: 62% disapprove of how Trump’s handling his job
5 years, 7 months ago

AP-NORC poll: 62% disapprove of how Trump’s handling his job

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — About 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s overall job performance, according to a new poll released Thursday by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which finds some support for the president’s handling of the U.S. economy but gives him weak marks on other major issues. He’s awful,” said 60-year-old Robert Saunders, a …

The US is being pushed towards recession – and it's totally unclear whether Trump understands what he's done
5 years, 7 months ago

The US is being pushed towards recession – and it's totally unclear whether Trump understands what he's done

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Major agricultural firms like John Deere …

Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy is strong
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy is strong

Associated Press  

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week’s steep drop in the financial markets. “I don’t think we’re having a recession,” Trump told reporters as he returned to Washington from his New Jersey golf club. “The Federal Reserve chairman should look in the mirror …

Trump’s unconventional presidency is hurting his 2020 chances
6 years, 4 months ago

Trump’s unconventional presidency is hurting his 2020 chances

CNN  

CNN — First things first: The theme song of the week is Angela, the theme song to Taxi, by Bob James. Poll of the week: A CBS News poll finds that President Donald Trump’s approval rating on his handling of the economy is 52%. That Trump cannot get his overall approval rating up, however, despite what Americans see as a …

Sixty percent of US citizens disapprove of Donald Trump's performance, says opinion poll
6 years, 6 months ago

Sixty percent of US citizens disapprove of Donald Trump's performance, says opinion poll

Firstpost  

In the last Post-ABC survey, in April, Trump received an approval rating of 40 percent and a disapproval rating of 56 percent. Washington: Sixty percent of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance and nearly half support impeachment, according to an opinion poll published on Friday. Thirty-six percent of Americans approve of Trump’s White House performance, the Washington Post-ABC …

CNN Poll: Americans don’t support Trump’s tariffs or foreign policy
6 years, 9 months ago

CNN Poll: Americans don’t support Trump’s tariffs or foreign policy

CNN  

CNN — Six-in-10 Americans would rather maintain good relationships with countries that have been close allies to the US than impose tariffs to protect US industries, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Trump’s behavior at the G7 summit in Canada earlier this month did nothing to help his standing with the American public and their view of how …

Trump’s approval rating reaches its highest level since 100-day mark of presidency, new poll shows
6 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s approval rating reaches its highest level since 100-day mark of presidency, new poll shows

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s approval rating is at its highest level since …

Trump touts economy as market tanks
7 years, 1 month ago

Trump touts economy as market tanks

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Monday boasted that the economy is roaring under his presidency during remarks at an Ohio manufacturing company, linking economic gains to his policies and the tax cut legislation he signed into law. But Trump’s economy-focused, campaign-style remarks on Monday ignored the beating the stock market has taken in the last two days of trading …

AP FACT CHECK: Trump oversells economic performance
7 years, 1 month ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump oversells economic performance

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Just last month, President Donald Trump was crowing about his chances for seeing the U.S. post 3 percent economic growth in 2017 and scoffing at the skeptics who predicted much less. The Commerce Department said Friday the economy grew 2.3 percent in 2017, Trump’s first year in office. ___ TRUMP: “The tax cut bill is expected to raise …

5 Things The Polls Show About Donald Trump's First Year
7 years, 2 months ago

5 Things The Polls Show About Donald Trump's First Year

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING We’re now a full year ― and more than 500 approval polls ― into Donald Trump’s presidency. Trump’s first months were marked by “no honeymoon period to speak of and approval ratings far worse than any president has received this early in his tenure” Gallup’s Jeffrey M. Jones wrote in April, after Trump posted the worst first-quarter …

Is the US recovery all down to Trumponomics?
7 years, 2 months ago

Is the US recovery all down to Trumponomics?

Al Jazeera  

We examine how President Donald Trump’s bold fiscal and economic policies have affected the US and global economy. When US President Donald Trump took office one year ago, he promised that economic protection and his “America first” approach would lead to great prosperity and strength. ”What by ”James.”] In the early phase of his presidency Trump pledged to protect US …

Trump hits record low approval but even Dems like economy
7 years, 2 months ago

Trump hits record low approval but even Dems like economy

Daily Mail  

Most Americans are feeling bullish about the U.S. economy, and President Donald Trump gets much of the credit, according to a new national survey. A new CBS News poll has Donald Trump's approval rating at a historic low for a president's one-year mark, but the U.S. economy is still getting strong reviews from Americans CBS pollsters found just 37 per …

Donald Trump's approval rating falls to 38 percent, lowest level since he took office, says survey
7 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump's approval rating falls to 38 percent, lowest level since he took office, says survey

Firstpost  

Public support for US President Donald Trump fell in October to its lowest level since he took office, according to a survey New York: Public support for US President Donald Trump fell in October to its lowest level since he took office, according to a survey published by The Wall Street Journal and NBC News. Support for Trump dropped another …

Trump's approval rating reaches over 40% in wake of hurricanes and bipartisan deals
7 years, 6 months ago

Trump's approval rating reaches over 40% in wake of hurricanes and bipartisan deals

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s rating has jumped above 40 per cent - …

Americans Are Hopeful About The Economy, But Not About The President
7 years, 8 months ago

Americans Are Hopeful About The Economy, But Not About The President

Huff Post  

President Donald Trump wears a cowboy hat as he attends a "Made in America" products showcase event at the White House on July 17, 2017. Carlos Barria/Reuters There’s little good news for President Donald Trump in a blizzard of new polling data published over the last few days. Nearly half of respondents think the U.S. has become a weaker world …

Donald Trump's record-low approval rating 'not bad at this time'
7 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump's record-low approval rating 'not bad at this time'

ABC  

At this point in their respective presidencies, almost every leader since Harry Truman has been enjoying a honeymoon with approvals in the high 50s and up. On the upside, the ABC News /Washington Post poll shows Mr Trump's base remains loyal. Obamacare yet to be repealed From here, it's hard to see when, or how, Mr Trump might be able …

Poll: Trump's approval rating drops to 36 percent, but he's not buying it
7 years, 8 months ago

Poll: Trump's approval rating drops to 36 percent, but he's not buying it

Salon  

With six months inside the Oval Office under his belt, President Donald Trump has already set a new record, but he doesn't want any part of it. Trump now holds the lowest six-month approval rating for any other president in the last 70 years, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll released on Sunday. Trump's numbers have slipped since April …

Trump Fails To Reach Beyond Base As Independents' Disapproval Grows
7 years, 8 months ago

Trump Fails To Reach Beyond Base As Independents' Disapproval Grows

NPR  

Trump Fails To Reach Beyond Base As Independents' Disapproval Grows Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Trump's support among independent voters has eroded since he took office. Four months later in June, just 31 percent say they approve of the president with 59 percent of independents disapproving — a 17-point net-negative drop. Just over …

Majority of Americans believe Donald Trump lacks respect for democratic institutions, new poll finds
7 years, 9 months ago

Majority of Americans believe Donald Trump lacks respect for democratic institutions, new poll finds

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Most Americans say they …

Trump's Ratings On The Economy Are Taking A Turn For The Worse
7 years, 10 months ago

Trump's Ratings On The Economy Are Taking A Turn For The Worse

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING With much of the political oxygen taken up in the last few weeks by questions over the Trump administration’s relationship with Russia and by the GOP’s efforts to pass a health care bill, there’s been relatively little discussion about the state of the economy. But as the months have ticked on since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, he’s …

Cooking up an economic policy
7 years, 10 months ago

Cooking up an economic policy

The Economist  

“IF YOU want to test a man’s character, give him power.” To those sitting across the Resolute desk from Donald Trump, Abraham Lincoln’s dictum was less than reassuring. In his first interview with The Economist since taking office, which was dedicated to economic policy and took place five days before the sacking of FBI director James Comey, Mr Trump already …

President Trump Could Use a “Better Way”
7 years, 11 months ago

President Trump Could Use a “Better Way”

Huff Post  

Donald Trump entered office with a relatively weak position according to public opinion. Our Reuters/Ipsos poll has collected detailed job approval scores for President Trump on a range of issues, including most of the ones he and the Republican Congress have emphasized over the last 3 months. After it became clear the Republican plan would not pass, President Trump’s job …

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