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Here are Trump’s affordability proposals — and where they stand

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Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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President Donald Trump is likely to tackle the elevated cost of living in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Here’s a look at what he has promised on that front — and whether he’s...

President Donald Trump is likely to tackle the elevated cost of living in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Here’s a look at what he has promised on that front — and whether he’s delivering.

Glass House Analysis

Inflation is the silent tax that erodes purchasing power, hitting hardest those who can least afford it. When grocery bills rise faster than wages, families face impossible choices between food, medicine, and rent. Unlike market volatility that mainly affects investors, inflation touches everyone who buys groceries, fills a gas tank, or pays rent.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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