Harris poll for Guardian finds people reconsidering major life events such as having children or buying a home

Americans are reconsidering major life events including marriage, having children and buying a home amid economic anxiety in the opening months of the Trump presidency, according to an exclusive poll for the Guardian.

Six in 10 Americans said the economy has affected at least one of their major life goals, according to the Harris poll, citing either lack of affordability or anxiety around the current economy.

Though Donald Trump’s tariff policies have only been in place for a few weeks, and though he has temporarily walked back on some of his harshest policies, the findings are a sign that Trump’s economic agenda could have long-term effects.

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    1 day ago

    Yeah i mean, we actually spent a little more last month to stock up on stuff. We haven’t really felt the “tariffs” yet except for some temu orders I cancelled. But if it stays the current course we want to be safe.

    Realistically trump has just been adding alot of uncertainty. Its annoying he doesn’t have a real plan and just reacts