One year in, Americans call for more inflation focus from Trump, CBS News poll finds
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Key Points:
- Most Republicans believe President Trump has done more than expected in his first year of the second term, though many Americans, including some supporters, feel there hasn't been enough focus on lowering prices amid ongoing inflation concerns.
- Americans prioritize price levels as the key indicator of the economy's health, with many expressing that incomes are not keeping pace with inflation, while they perceive the administration as focusing too much on international events.
- Despite overall negative views on Trump's economic impact—with more Americans feeling worse off financially than better off—his handling of the economy has seen some improvement in ratings compared to earlier lows this term.
- Trump and Republicans maintain stronger approval than Democrats on economic and immigration policies, although confidence in congressional Democrats' ability to oppose Trump effectively has declined over the
