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The Affordability Attrition: Grading One Year of Fiscal Failure
The administration's 'do no harm' mandate has collapsed under the weight of regressive trade policies and healthcare dismantling. By weaponizing tariffs as a hidden sales tax on the working class, policymakers are fueling an affordability crisis that threatens long-term stability. The shift away from premium tax credits only deepens the wound, leaving millions to navigate a volatile economic landscape without a safety net.
Feb 6, 2026