Americans are turning against Trump's handling of economy, prices

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: Reuters) Americans are increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and rising prices, with a new poll showing a sharp drop in his economic approval and a majority blaming his policies for persistently high costs.Only 17% of US adults approve of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, while just 26% approve of his handling of the economy, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll.The economic approval figure is a new low and is down 14 percentage points from March 2025, shortly after Trump began his second term.The poll also found that 65% of Americans blame Trump’s policies more than factors outside his control for continued high prices.The findings come weeks before the midterm elections, with Republicans seeking to retain control of Congress and Trump campaigning at rallies across the country.Rising costs weigh on Trump’s economic recordAmericans have become increasingly concerned about paying for essentials such as food and petrol. Around half of US adults said they were “extremely” or “very” concerned about being able to fill their petrol tanks, up from 39% ...