… There is division among the American public on some of the components of recently unveiled proposals for legal immigration endorsed by President Trump, but most remain opposed to a border wall. Forty-six percent of Americans prefer the U.S. give priority to immigrants based on education, job skills and work […] Read more »
Global Publics More Upbeat About the Economy
Nearly a decade after the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, economic spirits are reviving. Many Europeans, Japanese and Americans feel better today about their economies than they did before the financial crisis. More broadly, in 11 of 18 countries from across the globe that were surveyed in both […] Read more »
Views of NAFTA less positive – and more partisan – in U.S. than in Canada and Mexico
The Trump administration and governments in Ottawa and Mexico City have indicated they will renegotiate the trilateral, quarter-century-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). While the existing accord enjoys the support of roughly three-quarters of the Canadian public and six-in-ten Mexicans, it is viewed less favorably in the United States, […] Read more »
Building a Wall Out of Sync With American Public Opinion
President Donald Trump this week pulled back on his initial threats to make funding a wall along the nation’s southern border a necessary part of Congress’ legislation to prevent a government shutdown. But he promised that “the wall’s going to get built, folks,” saying that “we’re already preparing. We’re doing […] Read more »
100 Days of Trump: His Executive Orders and Where Americans Stand
President Trump nears his 100-day benchmark in office and he’s already signed nearly 70 executive actions. Some have been signed without much fanfare; others have sparked mass protests and challenged as unconstitutional. Below, we’ve highlighted several key actions—and included findings on where Americans stand on the issues. CONT. Joanna Piacenza […] Read more »
Deep schisms among voters at the 100 day mark
President Donald Trump promised on Election Night to unite the country – but nearly 100 days into his presidency, Americans remain profoundly divided on his policies, from health care to immigration to the environment. While the general public opposes Trump’s plans to dismantle Obamacare, build a wall across the Mexican […] Read more »