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Most Americans expect their country's new tariffs to result in higher prices in the U.S. and to cost more than they raise, with about half believing that job gains will result.

Americans are pessimistic about economic growth and the stock market, with a majority now expecting their personal finances to worsen.

Donald Trump averaged 45% approval in the first quarter of his second term, with 44% of Americans confident in his management of the economy.

Fifty-seven percent of Americans, up from 50% a year ago, say the U.S. is doing too little to protect the environment. Democrats are largely responsible for the increase.

More than one in five U.S. adults have no religious preference, while close to seven in 10 are Christian, primarily Protestant (45%) or Catholic (21%).

After recent climate-related disasters, more Americans now think global warming will pose a serious threat to them in their lifetime.

The percentage of U.S. adults classified as having "thriving" wellbeing has registered at 48.9% in each of two measures taken since the election.

Americans support nuclear energy and offer mixed views on fracking and offshore drilling, while a diminished majority prefer renewable energy development over more fossil fuel production.

About half of U.S. adults either own or express interest in owning an electric vehicle, unchanged from 2024 but down from 59% in 2023.

The 46% of U.S. adults who say their income taxes are fair essentially matches the record-low 45% from 1999.

Majorities of Americans are highly concerned about financial issues, including the economy, healthcare costs, inflation and the federal budget deficit.

A West Health and Gallup survey finds that 11% of U.S. adults are unable to pay for needed healthcare and prescribed medicine, marking a new high in a four-year trend.

Forty-three percent of Western U.S. residents have been affected by extreme weather over the past two years, up from 30% in 2023.

Gallup data point to five issues that will face Canada's next prime minister, including the economy, housing, wellbeing, provincial divides and the relationship with the U.S.

Men, conservatives and people of color are more approving of Trump in his second term, but approval has declined among liberals and older Americans.

The latest World Happiness Report explores the impact of acts of generosity on happiness -- just as these deeds appear to be declining worldwide.

A 46% plurality of Americans think the U.S. is not doing enough to support Ukraine, marking a sharp change in sentiment since December, largely among Democrats.

Nine in 10 U.S. K-12 superintendents regard summer learning programs as important. Most say their district will maintain or increase program funding.

K-12 parents are more likely to report negative social or emotional pandemic-related effects on children than academic or physical health problems.

After sliding over the past decade, Americans' reports of their own mental and physical health held steady last year at the lowest levels in Gallup's 24-year trend.