Georgia voters weigh Trump's return as tariffs bite farms and costs

Georgia voters, including farmers like Franz Rowland and small-town retailers, say Trump’s first year back hasn’t delivered lower costs or stronger trade, with tariffs raising prices and energy costs rising as data centers boost demand. CNN polls echo the unease nationwide, showing 58% view the year of Trump’s second term as a failure and 55% say his policies worsened economic conditions, even as some Georgians praise his stability and plan—illustrating the state’s role as a key midterm battleground amid debates over trade policy and federal cuts.