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Consumer confidence drops to 12-year low as Americans grow wary of Trump’s economic policies

Americans are growing increasingly pessimistic about the US economy as uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s policies and rising prices weigh on consumer sentiment.

The latest consumer confidence data paints a bleak picture, with expectations for future economic conditions plunging to their lowest level in over a decade.

This downturn in sentiment raises concerns that declining confidence could translate into weaker consumer spending, a critical driver of economic growth.

According to the Conference Board, the consumer confidence index fell to 92.9 in March, down from 100.1 in February, marking its lowest reading in more than four years.