These 3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump highlighted his economic achievements during his 2026 State of the Union address, citing falling inflation, rising incomes, and a robust economy with low unemployment and GDP growth.
- Despite positive economic indicators, many Americans continue to struggle with high prices for essentials like food, housing, and health care, presenting a challenge to Trump's economic messaging.
- Food prices remain a major concern, with some staples like ground beef and coffee seeing significant price increases; Trump's administration has attempted to ease costs by exempting certain imports from tariffs and increasing beef imports from Argentina, though experts doubt these measures will significantly impact prices.
- Housing affordability is a pressing issue, with many Americans finding it harder to buy homes; while the administration has proposed measures such as banning institutional investors
