Most Americans want Democrats focused on ending Iran war, lower costs: Poll

A new poll shows that the majority of Americans want the Democrats in Congress this January to deliver an end to the war in Iran, reverse US President Donald Trump’s trade policies, and bring down the high cost of living.A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Tuesday found that 71 percent of Americans supported Congress passing legislation to end the war with Iran, including 93 percent of Democrats and 51 percent of Republicans. About 62 percent backed repealing Trump’s import tariffs, while nine in 10 respondents said Congress should focus on the cost of living during its first 100 days.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Who is Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat poised to become House speaker?list 2 of 3Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allieslist 3 of 3US congressman files resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegsethend of listThe war with Iran and Trump’s tariffs have both contributed to economic pressures, linking voters’ concerns about living costs to the administration’s foreign and trade policies.Americans also expect some degree of cooperation between the White House and the incoming Congress. Large majorities of respondents from b...