WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s volatile tariff threats are unleashing historic jumps in public anxiety, with the potential to undermine his pledges to strengthen a U.S. economy that is increasingly weakened. The University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment tumbled 10.5% on a monthly basis in March and plunged 27.1% over the past year. […]
Trump's tariffs are causing increased economic anxiety among the US public, potentially undermining his economic pledges. This anxiety, reflected in declining consumer confidence, could negatively impact spending and overall economic growth.
