Economy · 10/9/2026

Trump’s Lower-Price Promise Targets Americans’ Top Economic Concern

Trump promised lower prices—and 90% of Americans say prices are the main factor shaping their view of the economy.

Why it matters

With midterm elections weeks away, prices put Trump’s affordability promise in the spotlight.

★Trump promised to lower prices for Americans.
★90% of Americans say U.S. prices are the main factor shaping their economic outlook.
★The report comes just weeks before the midterm elections.