The Trump administration’s economic policies have driven up taxes and costs for all but the wealthiest 1% of Americans, according to a new analysis from an economic think tank.
Author
Steve Wamhoff
Federal Policy Director
October 19, 2026
USA Today: Trump’s Policies Raised Costs for All But the Top 1%, Report Says
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