Nearly half of Americans say that groceries are more difficult to afford than they were a year ago, according to a new poll released Thursday.

The Harris/Axios Vibes survey found that 47 percent of adults reported that grocery costs have risen compared to last year. Meanwhile, 34 percent said prices are about the same, and 19 percent said groceries are easier to afford now.

Among political groups, 50 percent of Democrats and 54 percent of independents said grocery prices are harder to manage. Republicans were more divided: 34 percent said groceries are more expensive, 37 percent said prices are roughly the same, and 28 percent said they are easier to afford.

The survey also looked at perceptions of President Trump’s impact on the economy. Nearly half of respondents, 47 percent, said his

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