Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to raise tariffs on imported goods – mainly from China – has the support of a narrow majority among American voters, showing his lead on economic issues over his rival and incumbent Vice President Kamala Thanks ahead of the presidential election, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

The Republican former president and his Democratic challenger have both pledged to pursue tax cuts if they win on November 5.

But voters credit Trump as more likely to reduce the $35 trillion national debt even though independent economic analysts say his proposals will have the opposite effect.

About 56% of registered voters said in the poll conducted on the 11th and 12th that they were more likely to vote for a candidate who would support a new 10% tariff–or tax–on all imports as well as a 60% tariff on imports from China.

By comparison, 41% said they were less likely to support a candidate who proposed this.

The poll showed Harris with an overall 5% lead over Trump nationally even though the outcome of the election will largely be decided in about seven key states where the primary battle is close.

The poll it captures Trump’s strong point on a key issue, the American economy.

“That’s why it’s keeping the turnout so close,” said Carlin Bowman, a pollster at the conservative American Enterprise Institute think tank.

However, Harris has a 1 percentage point lead over Trump (43% to 42%) on the polled question of who would seek to create “an economic climate that will be good for me and my family.”

Voters also responded that Harris is more likely to prioritize ensuring affordable health care and building bridges and roads.

Trump had a lead on inflation, which under Biden rose in 2021 and 2022.

About 43% of those polled said Trump was more likely to “cut prices on already-everyday staples like groceries and gas” compared to 36% who chose Harris.