US Economic Confidence Declines Under Donald Trump
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Oct 19, 2025 · Last updated Oct 20, 2025
The survey results indicate a negative market sentiment due to widespread public concern over inflation, job market uncertainty, and rising costs for essentials in the United States. Donald Trump's policies, such as tariffs and cuts to renewable energy funding, are seen as exacerbating these economic pressures, potentially impacting consumer spending and investment confidence.
A recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll reveals growing economic unease among adults in the United States under President Donald Trump's administration. Nearly half of U.S. adults are not confident in finding a good job, a significant increase from October 2023. High prices for groceries, housing, healthcare, and gasoline remain major stressors, with rising electricity bills emerging as a new concern, partly due to anticipated AI data center construction and Donald Trump's cancellation of renewable energy funding. Donald Trump's economic approval ratings remain low, even among Republicans, posing a challenge for the Republican Party in upcoming elections. His policies, including tariffs and federal worker layoffs, are cited as contributing to inflation and slowed job growth, contrasting with the stronger job market seen during Joe Biden's presidency. Despite some positive macroeconomic indicators, public skepticism about the economy's health persists, with a majority describing it as 'poor' and many feeling their family finances are 'falling behind'.
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