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Trump Administration Launches Measures to Tackle Rising Cost of Living

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In the wake of public dissatisfaction with the cost of living, the White House is mobilizing a suite of initiatives to ease price pressures on American households. President Trump’s advisers say the administration will pursue direct payments, tariff reductions and housing‑market reforms in an effort to respond to voters’ concerns.

Among the proposals under discussion: issuing direct payments of around $2,000 to many Americans, reducing tariffs on imports such as coffee, beef and bananas, launching an antitrust investigation into meat‑packer pricing practices, and exploring 50‑year mortgages to address housing affordability.

The tariff moves mark a significant shift in the president’s trade policy. On Friday, the administration said it would lower tariffs on beef, coffee, nuts, spices and dozens of other agricultural and food goods — a move motivated in part by rising grocery prices for everyday Americans.

The average price for a pound of ground roast coffee stood at $9.14 in September, compared with $6.47 a year earlier, partly owing to a 50% tariff applied to certain imports from Brazil.

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Still, economic analysts caution that while the proposals signal responsiveness, the challenge remains formidable. Most prices are shaped by market forces — whether interest rates set by the Federal Reserve or structural constraints like housing supply — that lie largely beyond the White House’s direct control. “There’s no secret dial under the Res­olute Desk,” one former adviser noted.

Responding to the mounting cost‑of‑living pressures, President Trump, as he signed legislation ending the recent government shutdown, declared the move would allow Republicans to “continue our work to lower the cost of living and make America affordable again for all Americans.”

Yet the public’s patience appears limited. According to internal polls, roughly two‑thirds of voters believe Trump has so far fallen short in addressing affordability. At the same time, many appear unconvinced that meaningful relief will arrive soon.

Economists point out that while removing tariffs may eventually relieve some price pressure, companies often delay passing on savings to consumers. Moreover, costs tied to housing, utilities and food remain elevated and deeply influenced by long‑term trends. “There are a lot of chronic things going on that there are really no short‑term solutions to,” noted one researcher.

As election concerns loom, affordability has emerged as a dominant theme. The administration’s moves can be read as a response to the political warning shot fired by recent election results. But the depth and pace of impact remain uncertain. Until then, many Americans continue to feel the drag of higher prices even if headline inflation has modestly decelerated.

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