President Trump says voters signed up for his economic policies—but consumer confidence is at its lowest in five years

U.S. President Donald Trump (Credit: Andrew Harnik—Getty Images)

• Consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen sharply amid rising concerns over tariffs and economic instability, with the Conference Board reporting its lowest expectations index since 2011. Despite this, President Trump maintains that voters endorsed his tough trade stance during the election, even as polls showed many backed him for promises of economic improvement and lower inflation.

American consumers are growing increasingly uncomfortable with the economic outlook as the White House continues its robust tariff rhetoric with no deals yet agreed to among trading partners.