61% of Americans said they had to cut back on groceries
A significant portion of Americans are adjusting their grocery shopping habits due to rising prices and financial uncertainty. Polls indicate that 61% of Americans have cut back on groceries, with many attributing the increased cost of living to President Trump's policies. Economic confidence has reached a four-year low, with gas prices exceeding $4.50 per gallon contributing to widespread concerns.
- ▪61% of Americans reported cutting back on groceries due to rising prices.
- ▪More than three quarters of Americans blame President Trump's policies for increased living costs.
- ▪Economic confidence has hit a four-year low as gas prices soar above $4.50 a gallon.
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61% of Americans said they had to cut back on groceriesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMore than three quarters of Americans in a CNN poll said US President Donald Trump’s policies had increased the cost of living in their community.PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES VIA AFPRuth IgielnikPublished May 24, 2026, 01:56 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 01:56 AMSummariseMany Americans are widely concerned about rising prices, changing grocery habits and cutting extras due to financial uncertainty (CNN).Gas prices soared above US$4.50 a gallon (AAA), leading to four-year low economic confidence (Gallup) for Americans.Most Americans, including many Republicans, blame President Trump's policies for increased living costs and gas price hikes (Fox News).AI generatedNEW YORK - Concern about rising…
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