Another Party Line Split, This Time On Tariffs
President Trump signed an order last week imposing a tariff on steel and aluminum imports. Most Republicans support the new order, but Democrats give it a thumbs down.
General Business
Most Recent Releases
March 14, 2018
March 12, 2018
Americans Prefer U.S. Manufacturing Over Lower Consumer Costs
Many in the manufacturing business worry the newly imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports can hurt the United States’ manufacturing base by driving up costs for both businesses and consumers.
February 8, 2018
Americans Support Paid Family Leave
Twenty-five years after the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted, most Americans support expanding the Act to include government-mandated paid family or medical leave for full-time workers, though less than half say they’ve had to take unpaid leave.
January 26, 2018
Americans Still Favor Use of Protective Tariffs
President Trump this week imposed heavy tariffs on foreign manufacturers of washing machines and solar panels to protect U.S. businesses. Americans by a two-to-one margin think tariffs are a good way to go.
January 26, 2018
Most Don't Favor Big State Tax On Tax Reform Savings
Democratic legislators in California want large companies to give over at least half the savings they get from the new national tax reform bill to the state government. But most voters aren't ready to go that way in their state.
January 24, 2018
Americans Concerned Amazon Will Run Out Businesses
With the opening of the first all-automatic grocery store, Amazon Go, Americans worry the tech giant will eventually take over the retail sector and force out both smaller and larger businesses.
January 9, 2018
One-in-Four Have Bought Groceries Online
Amazon’s 2017 deal with Whole Foods positioned the digital giant to grow their subscription pantry delivery service, but while online shopping may be all the rage, it seems to be catching on more slowly for food shopping. No matter whether they’re making their food purchases online or in a retail store though, Americans are much less likely to say they’re paying more for groceries now.
December 20, 2017
Americans Don't Give Infrastructure High Marks, But Don't Want to Pay to Fix It
President Trump said the Amtrak crash in Washington state yesterday illustrates his argument for a massive overhaul of U.S. infrastructure, a plan he intends to submit soon.
December 14, 2017
Sex and Race Matter in Middle Class Identity
The majority of American adults continues to identify as middle class, but sex and race are among the factors that shape that identity and what it means.
December 1, 2017
Americans Less Likely To Say Credit Cards Tempt Spending
The holiday shopping season is now in high gear, but fewer Americans are concerned that having credit cards tempt people to spend more than they can afford. That doesn’t mean they don’t see the need to cut back on spending though.
November 29, 2017
Is Cash Making a Comeback?
Are Americans returning to the ways of good old hard cash? Plastic is still the choice for their main spending, but they’re less likely to go cash-free for a week than in past years.
November 22, 2017
Americans Are Starting Their Holiday Shopping Early This Year
Americans are jumping the gun on holiday shopping this year, with nearly half who say they’ve already started even before Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals hit.
October 25, 2017
41% Have Been A Victim of A Major Data Breach
Data breaches at major companies like the recent one at credit reporting firm Equifax are happening more frequently, and a sizable number of Americans admit to being a victim of a cyber attack.
August 4, 2017
More Americans Think Raising Minimum Wage Will Help Economy
Despite some recent studies that suggest otherwise, Americans feel more strongly that raising the minimum wage is a good economic move and are more likely to believe it should be a living wage.
March 30, 2017
Faith in Economic Future Lessens
Americans were quite optimistic about the economy following President Trump's inauguration. Two months later, their optimism seems to be waning.
March 27, 2017
Most Think Fed, Big Banks Too Close for Comfort
In response to the growing economy, the Federal Reserve Board is cautiously raising interest rates for the first time in years. Voters are slightly less wary of the economic power the Fed chairman has, but most still think the Fed is too cozy with big banking interests.
March 15, 2017
Republicans Favor Major Cut in Corporate Tax Rate, Democrats Don’t
The United States has the highest corporate tax rate in the developed world, but most voters don’t know that. Voters tend to see cutting the tax rate as an economic plus but are evenly divided over President Trump’s plan to cut it by over half.
February 15, 2017
Voters Want More Regulation of Financial System
Voters are more confident in the government's oversight of the banking industry but also look more favorably on increasing that supervision.
February 1, 2017
Americans Feel Much Better About the Economy
Americans are far more optimistic about their economic future since Donald Trump's election as president.
January 26, 2017
83% Say It’s Important to Buy American
Americans strongly believe in buying things made in the U.S.A., and most don't think the government protects domestic businesses enough.
