(NewsNation) — A large majority of U.S. voters — 82% — are worried about a potential recession under the Trump administration, an exclusive Decision Desk HQ poll found.
Around half of respondents said they were “very concerned,” while 32% reported being somewhat concerned. Just 4% said they were “not at all concerned.”
Economic issues dominated America’s perspectives on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, with 91% at least somewhat concerned by inflation. A majority, 59%, said inflation is the biggest problem the United States currently faces.
A majority of respondents, 53%, said they think the country is worse off economically than this time one year ago.
While 27% said the American economy is in a better place in 2025, another 20% said the economy is “neither better nor worse off.”
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Opinions on Trump’s tariff strategy showed concern over the administration’s foreign trade tactics. A majority, 64%, said tariffs hurt consumers and raise prices, while 36% said the levies protect American jobs.
When given the choice between “short-term economic pain” from tariffs and avoiding “policies that harm people now,” 58% of respondents chose the latter. Respondents showed a preference for addressing problems at home rather than trying to gain independence from China.
The DDHQ Poll surveyed 1448 registered voters: 521 Republicans, 560 Democrats and 349 independents.
