Is President Trump doing enough to fix the economy? You tell us. | Opinion
We were told over and over in 2024 that the economy is what matters. Tell us now if things are getting better or worse for you.
President Donald Trump and Republicans campaigned aggressively in 2024 on the economy.
Their message was clear. President Joe Biden had failed Americans on several levels, especially with the economy and soaring inflation. Voters, in turn, were clear that the economy was a significant point of concern and that they felt Trump was better suited to "fix" it.
Trump won. Biden lost. Now what?
That's the question we have for readers in this installment of the Paste BN Opinion Forum, where you tell us what's happening. Has President Trump and his administration done enough to fix the economy? Here's an update on how that's going:
- Trump's tariff talk has seemingly hurt US stocks.
- Consumer confidence dropped in February.
- Egg prices are soaring because of bird flu.
- Gas prices are expected to rise.
- There are concerns over home prices and mortgage rates.
Those items are volatile and might vary depending on where you live.
So, we want to know what you see regarding the economy in your area. Here are some questions to get you started:
- Are grocery prices easing?
- How do you feel about how Trump is handling the economy early in his presidency?
- What do you need him to focus on?
Tell us using the survey below, or email us at forum@usatoday.com with the subject line "Forum economy," and we'll use a handful of responses for a future post focusing entirely on your voice.
Louie Villalobos is the director of opinion for Gannett and has been pleasantly surprised by how many of you are responding and taking part in these questions.