Core Insights - A recent survey by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates that a significant number of American adults are anxious about rising prices of daily necessities due to ongoing inflation and concerns over the Trump administration's tariff policies [1][5] Group 1: Survey Findings - Approximately half of the respondents identified the prices of daily necessities as a "major" source of stress in their lives, while 33% considered it a "minor" factor, and only 14% felt it was not a concern at all [1] - Among respondents with annual household incomes below $30,000, 64% reported that daily necessity prices were a major source of stress, compared to 40% of those earning $100,000 or more [3] - Even in higher-income brackets, around 20% of respondents expressed no concern about daily necessity prices, indicating widespread anxiety across different income levels [3] Group 2: Impact on Consumer Behavior - Nearly 30% of respondents have started using "buy now, pay later" payment methods due to tight budgets [5] - The Yale University Budget Lab estimates that the tariffs implemented by the U.S. government this year will lead to a 2.1% increase in domestic price levels, equating to a loss of $2,800 per American household [5] - Low-income families are expected to experience a loss in disposable income three times greater than that of wealthier families due to increased spending on essential items like food and clothing [5]
调查:大部分美国人为日用品涨价感到焦虑
Xin Hua She·2025-08-05 13:30