Trump tariff plans bring concern about prices, financial impact, but GOP base sees jobs long-term — CBS News poll

Amid a tumultuous week in the markets, the outlook on President Trump's trade and tariff policy hinges not just on what Americans think will happen, but when. 

People split on whether they believe Mr. Trump has a clear plan, and most don't think the tariffs will be permanent — rather that he's using them to negotiate. More like his goals regarding trade policy than his approach to it. For those who think he does have a plan — predominantly, Republicans — it'll take months or longer to judge the impact. Republicans stand apart from the public overall in showing that patience. 

But in the short term, a big majority of Americans think new tariffs are going to raise prices, and many think that's the case in the long term, too. So, an inflation-weary public is bracing for that to hit their bottom line: a growing number think Trump's policies are making them financially worse off, not better, and most think that tariffs will make the economy worse more immediately, too.