- More Americans trust Kamala Harris to handle the US economy than Donald Trump, according to a new poll by the Financial Times and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
- The survey marks the first time the Democratic presidential candidate has led Trump on economic trust since the poll began nearly a year ago, with 42% of voters favoring Harris over Trump's 41%.
- Harris's numbers show a significant improvement compared to Biden's in July, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment following Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race.
- Despite strong US growth and employment figures, Biden struggled to convince voters of the benefits of his economic policies, a challenge Harris may overcome as 60% of those surveyed suggest she should diverge from Biden's economic platform.
- The poll also highlights ongoing economic concerns among voters, with only 19% feeling better off since Biden took office and 42% believing they would be better off under another Trump presidency.
Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/cf9a7c4d-3b82-4867-892c-f4f95daebbc7)
