Americans Brace for Rising Costs Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies

April 24, 2025, 7:21 am

Recent polls suggest that many Americans now fear Trump’s erratic tariff enforcement will drive prices high and possibly trigger a recession. Despite the president’s bullish assurances, skepticism remains as voters brace for an economic squeeze that seems anything but a “great deal.”

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