Amid ‘instability and fear’ in Trump’s economy, Americans are cutting holiday spending

Preparing for the holiday season, and bracing for the spending it often demands, Guardian readers across the US expressed apprehension about the economy. Composite: Rita Liu/The Guardian/Getty Images

Americans are feeling rattled about the state of the economy. Donald Trump has batted away question after question from reporters on concerns over higher prices, just a year after he won an election promising to bring down costs.

While the White House has tried to reduce concern, floating tariff-funded $2,000 stimulus checks and removing import levies on certain agricultural imports, many consumers remain anxious.