A new AP-NORC poll reveals that Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities are feeling the impact of inflation and economic pressure, ranking the cost of living as their top priority.
The findings underscore the massive disconnect between the needs of voters and the failing Republican economic agenda that’s made everyday life unaffordable. Economic pessimism is only increasing and nearly half of AAPI adults say they want health care to be a priority of the government — in response, Republicans are cutting Americans’ health care to pay for billionaire tax breaks.
Key findings from the report:
- Economic anxiety is front and center and 60% of AANHPI adults believe the economy will only get worse
- Tariffs are a top concern that have hit Americans across the country making basic goods like food and clothing more expensive
- Health care is a priority with 6 in 10 AANHPI adults being “extremely or very concerned” about not being able to afford the rising cost
DCCC spokesperson Bridget Gonzalez:
“This poll is just another flashing red light for House Republicans who think they can ignore the economic realities of American families. Voters are asking for economic stability and lower costs, but out-of-touch Republicans are delivering the opposite. In November, voters will remember who fought to lower their bills and who jacked up the prices.”
AP: Inflation fears are high. A new poll shows one group is particularly worried
- Anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, even at a moment when economic stress is widespread, according to a new poll.
- About half of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults said they wanted the government to prioritize addressing the high cost of living and inflation, according to the survey from AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which was conducted in early December.
- The findings indicate that this small but fast-growing group is not persuaded by President Donald Trump’s attempts to tamp down worries about inflation and defend his tariffs.
- Jayakumar Natarajan, a 56-year-old manager for a major tech company living in the San Francisco Bay Area, is rethinking his goal of retiring at 60 because of climbing costs in basic goods and health care.
- Inflation and affordability loom large for AAPI adults, even compared to other economic concerns, the survey found. About 2 in 10 AAPI adults mentioned housing costs or jobs and unemployment as priorities for the government.
- While tariffs have impacted American consumers across the board, they have a particularly strong effect on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who prefer certain imported goods such as food and clothing.
- Some 44% of AAPI adults also want the government to prioritize health care in the coming year.
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