Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch

Despite promises from the Trump administration, consumers still question the affordability of daily life. On paper, inflation has slowed, wages are rising faster than prices, and rent increases have moderated in comparison to peak times in 2020. These shifts suggest that purchasing power is returning to the American people.

Although these increases are positive, American consumers still feel that their income is being tightened by high cost in food, healthcare, and childcare. Housing prices are high, especially in major cities and interest rates, although being cut, still affect the true affordability of homes. Analysts suggest that progress in data is clashing with structural challenges in the U.S. economy.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgl63lrpkmo
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2 comments:

  1. Doubra AkikaDecember 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM

    I think it's interesting how structurally it can look like there's real improvements, but it doesn't translate to actual people's lived realities.

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  2. AlexTJanuary 20, 2026 at 1:49 PM

    This makes me think about how policies that look good on paper might not reach people the way they are intended to do so.

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