A Plurality of Americans Think Tariffs Mainly Raise Prices
Responses to a poll conducted in August 2026
“Tariffs are a tax on products U.S. consumers and businesses purchase from abroad. What do you think is the main impact they have?”
Bar chart of responses to a poll that asked “Tariffs are a tax on products U.S. consumers and businesses purchase from abroad. What do you think is the main impact they have?” where 41% of all adults answered that they raise prices.
