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Poll Reveals Economic Woes and Trump’s Falling Approval

10/9/2025

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Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll: 51% view the economy as weak, signaling broad concern.
52% blame President Trump for job losses; 58% say tariffs hurt.
President Trump’s approval sits at 46%, down from 47% in August; 43% expect to be worse off, including 72% of Democrats.
Ford reports about $2 billion in tariff costs; trade lobbying tops $900 million in 2025.

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Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll: 51% view the economy as weak, signaling broad concern.
52% blame President Trump for job losses; 58% say tariffs hurt.
President Trump’s approval sits at 46%, down from 47% in August; 43% expect to be worse off, including 72% of Democrats.
Ford reports about $2 billion in tariff costs; trade lobbying tops $900 million in 2025.