Poll Links Trump Policies and Iran War to Rising US Prices
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What happened
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that about 78% of Americans blamed Donald Trump's policies, including tariffs and the US-Israeli war with Iran, for rising prices that are outpacing wages. Consumer prices likely surged in September, driven by rising gasoline and food costs.
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Why it matters
The poll results are unfavorable for Donald Trump and the Republican Party heading into the November 3 midterm elections. While the Consumer Price Index is expected to show a moderate increase outside volatile food and energy components, high food and energy prices are affecting consumers.
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Who's involved
- Donald TrumpSubject of the policies blamed for rising consumer prices and inflation.
- Republican PartyPolitical party facing negative consumer sentiment due to rising costs of living.
- FEDMonetary authority whose interest rate decisions are influenced by CPI trends.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- FEDSpeculative
The Consumer Price Index trends might reduce the urgency for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this month.
- Social SecuritySpeculative
Rising inflation might determine the annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits.
- RepublicansSpeculative
Economic sentiment regarding inflation and cost of living might negatively impact electoral prospects for the Brazilian political party.
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Republican Party
political party in Puerto Rico affiliated with the US Republican Party