Poll: 47% of Americans See Large US Trade Deficit as Economic Emergency

Nearly half of Americans view the US trade deficit as a full-blown emergency, according to a new poll. This concern cuts across political parties, with 47% of Democrats and 57% of Republicans sharing this sentiment. The poll, conducted by the Alliance for American Manufacturing, also found that 40% of respondents believe trade deficits harm the economy and national security. Former President Trump has used a national emergency statute to impose tariffs, focusing on the US's $1.2 trillion goods trade deficit. The administration hopes the Supreme Court will allow these tariffs to stay, but they plan to use Section 122 as an alternative if needed. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.