Summary
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 68% of Americans do not believe the U.S. economy is booming, despite President Trump’s claims of economic success in his State of the Union address. Another poll by Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos reveals that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s handling of economic issues, such as tariffs and inflation.
Key Facts
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 68% of Americans disagree with the statement that the U.S. economy is booming.
- The poll surveyed 4,638 adults nationwide with a margin of error of +/- 2 percentage points.
- Another poll found that 57% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's economic policies.
- 64% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of tariffs.
- 65% of Americans disapprove of his handling of inflation.
- Within the Republican party, 56% believe the economy is booming, while 43% do not.
- 88% of Democrats disagree about the economy booming, and 12% agree.
- 82% of Americans think there is significant inflation in the U.S.
