Jeffrey Frankel outlines a policy platform for the Democrats to rein in price growth after retaking control of Congress.
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Economics
May 28, 2026
Jeffrey Frankel
Prices are rising faster than wages in the US, and President Donald Trump’s policies are a key reason why. Now is the time for the Democratic Party to advance a credible and specific “affordability platform” that addresses the biggest culprits, from tariffs and energy prices to mass deportation of immigrants.
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