{"id":286590,"date":"2026-02-04T14:57:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?p=286590"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:41:43","slug":"a-year-into-trumps-second-term-americans-views-of-the-economy-remain-negative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2026\/02\/04\/a-year-into-trumps-second-term-americans-views-of-the-economy-remain-negative\/","title":{"rendered":"A Year Into Trump\u2019s Second Term, Americans\u2019 Views of the Economy Remain Negative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-plus-icon has-border-color has-ui-gray-light-border-color has-ui-beige-very-light-background-color has-background has-sans-serif-font-family is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-61b01db2 wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.009), 0.88em);\"><summary>About this research<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Pew Research Center report looks at how the U.S.&nbsp;public feels about the economy, their concerns over economic issues and how Trump\u2019s policies are effecting economic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-did-we-do-this-nbsp\">Why did we do this?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers understand important topics. We have studied Americans\u2019 views of politics and major policy issues, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/topic\/economy-work\/\">economy<\/a>, for decades.<br><br>Learn more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">about&nbsp;Pew Research Center<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/topic\/politics-policy\/\">politics research<\/a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-did-we-do-this-nbsp\">How did we do this?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We surveyed 8,512 U.S. adults from Jan. 20 to 26, 2026. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Center\u2019s American Trends Panel. The survey represents the views of the full U.S. adult population. Here are the\u00a0survey questions used for this report, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_Trump-Economy_TOPLINE.pdf\">detailed responses\u00a0<\/a>and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2026\/02\/04\/trump-economy-methodology\/\">survey\u00a0methodology<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Americans continue to hold negative views of the U.S. economy, as has been the case for the last six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?attachment_id=286644\"><img data-dominant-color=\"eeecec\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"774\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png\" alt=\"A line chart showing that While Americans\u2019 overall economic ratings remain largely negative, GOP views have continued to improve\" class=\"wp-image-286644 has-transparency\" style=\"--dominant-color: #eeecec; width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png 840w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=300,276 300w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=768,708 768w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=440,405 440w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=200,184 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=260,240 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=310,286 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=420,387 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=640,590 640w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=740,682 740w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=160,147 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-01.png?resize=320,295 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About three-in-ten U.S. adults (28%) rate economic conditions in the country as excellent or good, while roughly seven-in-ten (72%) rate them as only fair or poor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Views of the economy are largely unchanged from last September (26% rated the economy positively) but are up somewhat from last April, when 23% rated the economy positively. They remain significantly lower than prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new Pew Research Center survey of 8,512 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26 finds that<strong> nearly all of the change in views of the economy since last spring has come among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>49% of Republicans rate the economy positively today, the highest mark of President Donald Trump\u2019s second term.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Views among Republicans are up 5 percentage points since September and 13 points since April.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just 10% of Democrats and Democratic leaners rate the economy positively, virtually unchanged since April.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-is-section=\"true\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;costs-consumer-prices-top-economic-concerns-for-americans&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"{&quot;namespace&quot;:&quot;prc-block\\\/table-of-contents&quot;}\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"costs-consumer-prices-top-economic-concerns-for-americans\">Costs, consumer prices top economic concerns for Americans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The costs of health care and housing, as well as the price of food and consumer goods, are at the top of Americans\u2019 economic concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?attachment_id=286645\"><img data-dominant-color=\"eae5d6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"796\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png\" alt=\"A bar chart showing that The cost of health care, goods and housing are top economic concerns for Americans\" class=\"wp-image-286645 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #eae5d6; width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png 840w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=300,284 300w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=768,728 768w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=427,405 427w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=200,190 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=260,246 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=310,294 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=420,398 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=640,606 640w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=740,701 740w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=160,152 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-02.png?resize=320,303 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About seven-in-ten adults (71%) say they are very concerned about the cost of health care, while 66% say the same about the price of food and consumer goods. Nearly as many (62%) say they are very concerned about the cost of housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About half of all adults (51%) say they are very concerned about the price of electricity, while roughly a third (34%) say this about the price of gasoline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fewer than half of adults are very concerned about the availability of jobs (45%), and only 20% express concern about the state of the stock market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-is-section=\"true\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;how-do-americans-view-the-future-of-the-economy&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"{&quot;namespace&quot;:&quot;prc-block\\\/table-of-contents&quot;}\" id=\"how-do-americans-view-the-future-of-the-economy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do Americans view the future of the economy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About four-in-ten Americans (38%) say they expect the economic conditions to be worse a year from now. Fewer (31%) say they expect the economy will be better in a year, while 30% say it will be about the same as today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The share expecting economic conditions to be worse in a year has decreased since September, when 46% said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?attachment_id=286646\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e7e1d7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"908\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png\" alt=\"A bar chart showing that Americans are divided on the country\u2019s economic outlook\" class=\"wp-image-286646 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e7e1d7; width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png 840w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=278,300 278w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=768,830 768w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=375,405 375w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=200,216 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=260,281 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=310,335 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=420,454 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=640,692 640w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=740,800 740w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=160,173 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-03.png?resize=320,346 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republicans continue to be more optimistic than Democrats about the future of the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"among-republicans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Among Republicans<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A majority of Republicans (57%) expect the economy will be better a year from now. Only 14% expect it will be worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"among-democrats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Among Democrats<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just 8% of Democrats now say they expect the economy will be better a year from now, while 62% expect it will be worse. The share of Democrats who expect the economy to worsen is down 11 points since September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-is-section=\"true\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;americans-views-of-trump-s-economic-policies&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"{&quot;namespace&quot;:&quot;prc-block\\\/table-of-contents&quot;}\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"americans-views-of-trump-s-economic-policies\">Americans\u2019 views of Trump\u2019s economic policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About half of Americans (52%) say that since taking office, Trump\u2019s economic policies have made economic conditions in the country worse. Another 28% say his policies have made the economy better, while 19% say they have not had much of an effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?attachment_id=286647\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e8e5e0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"704\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png\" alt=\"A bar chart showing About half of Americans say Trump\u2019s policies have made the economy worse\" class=\"wp-image-286647 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e8e5e0; width:310px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png 618w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png?resize=263,300 263w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png?resize=356,405 356w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png?resize=200,228 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png?resize=260,296 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png?resize=310,353 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png?resize=420,478 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png?resize=160,182 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-04.png?resize=320,365 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, a 57% majority of Republicans say Trump\u2019s policies have made economic conditions better. This is up 10 percentage points since September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democrats overwhelmingly (85%) say that Trump\u2019s policies have made economic conditions worse. These views are virtually unchanged since September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Related: Read <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2026\/02\/04\/americans-largely-disapprove-of-trumps-tariff-increases\/\"><em>findings on Americans\u2019 views<\/em><\/a><em> of the Trump administration\u2019s tariff policies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-is-section=\"true\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;partisans-economic-concerns&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"{&quot;namespace&quot;:&quot;prc-block\\\/table-of-contents&quot;}\" id=\"partisans-economic-concerns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partisans\u2019 economic concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On almost every economic issue asked about in the survey, Democrats express more concern than Republicans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?attachment_id=286649\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e6e2e3\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1324\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png\" alt=\"A bar chart showing Concerns about costs are high in both parties, but are more widespread among Democrats\" class=\"wp-image-286649 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e6e2e3; width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png 840w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=190,300 190w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=768,1211 768w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=650,1024 650w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=257,405 257w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=200,315 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=260,410 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=310,489 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=420,662 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=640,1009 640w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=740,1166 740w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=160,252 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/PP_2026.02.04_trump-economy_0-05.png?resize=320,504 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, more than eight-in-ten Democrats (82%) say they are very concerned about the cost of health care, compared with 61% of Republicans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, 75% of Democrats say this about the price of food and consumer goods, while 55% of Republicans do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democrats are also more likely than Republicans to express concern about the cost of housing (71% vs. 54%), the price of electricity (56% vs. 45%), or people who want to work being unable to find jobs (59% vs. 32%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relatively few in either party express concern about the price of gasoline or the state of the stock market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>36% of Democrats say they are very concerned about the price of gasoline, as do 30% of Republicans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About two-in ten in both parties express concern about the stock market (22% of Democrats and 20% of Republicans).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most Americans continue to hold negative views of the U.S. economy, as has been the case for the last six 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