More Than Half Of Americans Say Trump's Handling Of Economy Is 'Erratic': Poll

Donald Trump has been waging a trade war in recent weeks, and it turns out most Americans are unhappy about it. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

• The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 70% of respondents believe higher tariffs will hike prices in the country
• Six in 10 Republicans believe new tariffs will affect grocery prices in the US
• Trump's approval ratings are unchanged from the previous poll, but economic concerns are increasing

A growing number of Americans are becoming unpleased with how U.S. President Donald Trump is handling economy matters, a new poll revealed, as the 45^th and 47^th U.S. president pursues his trade war.