www.marketwatch.com
Even before Trump’s trade war, essential costs like housing, food, healthcare, childcare, and energy were already escalating, impacting affordability for many. These core expenses, dubbed the “Unaffordability Five,” represent significant financial burdens on households. The trend of rising costs in these crucial sectors predates the trade war, suggesting deeper underlying factors driving their increasing unaffordability. This highlights the need for comprehensive solutions to address the long-term drivers of price increases in these essential areas.
