Trump Touts Tariffs as Farmers Prosper, Polls Show Public Disagrees
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President Donald Trump told a rally in Pennsylvania that his trade policies are making American farmers wealthy. He spoke in Mount Pocono on Tuesday night.
His claim comes as a new CBS News poll shows only 32% of Americans believe the economy is in good shape. The majority of those polled expressed economic concerns.
The president has imposed tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, on products from several countries. He argues these measures protect U.S. industries.
In his speech, Trump specifically highlighted farmers as beneficiaries of his strategy. He stated these policies are creating prosperity in rural America.
The CBS News poll indicates public opinion on the economy remains negative despite such assertions. The survey was conducted ahead of the Pennsylvania rally.