American voters are fed up, and who can blame them? A shocking 82% say retailers are jacking up prices under the guise of President Trump’s tariffs, pulling the same shady tricks they did during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s outrageous! These greedy corporations are bleeding hardworking families dry, and a new Protecting America Initiative poll lays bare the ugly truth. Conducted from August 16-18, 2025, with 1,000 likely voters, this survey screams one thing loud and clear: enough is enough!
Retailers’ Price-Gouging Schemes Exposed
Let’s face it—retailers are treating tariffs like a free pass to rob consumers blind. The poll reveals 84% of voters believe these companies gouged prices during the pandemic, and now they’re at it again, with 82% pointing fingers at tariffs as the excuse. Worse yet, 81% say digital price tags—those sneaky screens that let stores hike prices in seconds—are fueling this scam. It’s infuriating! Shoppers are getting squeezed, and corporations are laughing all the way to the bank.
Moreover, voters aren’t just mad—they’re demanding action. A whopping 83% want state lawmakers to crack down on price gouging since Congress is stuck in gridlock. Meanwhile, 80% are pushing for laws forcing companies to justify price hikes during market shocks. Transparency? Yes, please! And 77% back legislation to make retailers disclose markups on SNAP benefit purchases. Clearly, people are sick of being played.
Digital Price Tags Fuel the Fire
Here’s another kicker: 69% of voters want state laws to curb digital price tags. Why? Because these high-tech tools let retailers change prices faster than you can blink, leaving consumers defenseless. Additionally, 76% support governors declaring emergencies to enforce anti-price-gouging laws. It’s a desperate cry for fairness in a system rigged against the little guy.
China’s Grip on Supply Chains Sparks Fear
On top of that, voters are sounding the alarm on China’s stranglehold over U.S. supply chains. A staggering 81% see it as a national security threat, and they’re not wrong! For instance, 77% demand all agricultural crops and inputs be produced domestically to ensure safety. Plus, 71% are horrified that 15% of U.S. medical devices—like MRI machines—come from China. It’s unacceptable!
Furthermore, 67% want tariffs and penalties on Chinese food imports to boost American production. Also, 74% back a single federal standard for regulating agriculture, ditching the messy patchwork of state rules. And 53% say U.S. law—not the World Health Organization—should call the shots. It’s time to take back control!
Voters Demand Accountability Now
This poll is a wake-up call. American voters are furious, and they’re done with corporate greed and foreign influence. They support Trump’s tariffs but refuse to let retailers exploit them. State lawmakers must step up, pass tough price-gouging laws, and protect consumers from digital price tag tricks. Likewise, tackling China’s supply chain dominance is non-negotiable. The message is crystal clear: stop the gouging, secure our supply chains, and put Americans first.
