Most Americans now express opposition to Trump's tariffs and little confidence in his economic leadership, a shift since the election.

But Republicans may be facing a potentially broader problem than inflation issue handling. When looking at the overall issue of the economy, Republicans have gone from an 11-point issue-handling advantage in the 2024 election (52R to 41D) to only a 1-point advantage today (44R to 43D).

Democrats have begun to focus more intently on the economic turmoil surrounding Trump as his tariffs upend the stock and bond markets.

As Canadians gear up to head to the polls to elect a new federal government on Monday, top of mind for many is U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and their impact on Canada’s economy.

Gen Z, which makes up a growing portion of the U.S. electorate, split more closely in the 2024 election than young voters had in years. The NBC News exit poll showed a double-digit shift toward Trump among voters under 30 compared to 2020, with male voters under 30 splitting practically evenly between him and Kamala Harris.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his main election opponent Pierre Poilievre have proposed big changes to boost economic growth.

Here’s why she fell short. Much of her loss stemmed from a campaign that struggled to overcome deep-seated economic concerns and connect with blue collar voters. Inside her 4-month sprint to ...