Trump Policies Impacting Economy: 51% Say Worse in Recent Poll

Trump's Influence on Economic Conditions: Recent Poll Findings

A new CNN poll reveals that 51% of Americans believe President Trump's policies have made the U.S. economy worse in the first seven weeks of his latest term.

Key Statistics from the Poll

• 28% of respondents state conditions have improved.
• 21% say policies have had no effect.

When assessing current economic conditions, 28% of participants deemed them good, while a staggering 72% classified them as poor. Comparatively, there’s been a noticeable dip in optimism regarding future economic conditions, with only 49% anticipating improvement a year from now, a drop of seven points since January. Conversely, those expecting a decline increased by seven points to 44%.

Perception of Budget Cuts and Economic Impact

As the Trump administration considers significant budget cuts and trade tariffs against major partners like Canada and Mexico, concerns grow. In assessing the effects of upcoming spending cuts:

• 51% believe it will harm families.
• 55% expect a detrimental impact on the overall economy.
• 52% foresee negative repercussions for their local areas.

Approval Ratings on Economic Management

Regarding Trump's management of the middle class, just 43% approve, while 57% disapprove. Similarly, on inflation management, the approval rating stands at 44%, with disapproval at 56%.

The survey by CNN, conducted from March 6-9, 2025, included 1,206 respondents with a margin of error of 3.3 percentage points.