Recent foreign policy decisions have contributed to the affordability crisis affecting American families. Last year sweeping tariffs cost U.S. households an average of $1,000 in everyday goods like clothing, furniture, and electronics. War with Iran has driven up gas prices. And the Trump administration's attacks on clean energy threaten to raise electricity bills across the country. This panel will explore how our global engagement impacts the prices paid by Americans on everything from homes to groceries to utilities.
Speakers:
- Jared Bernstein, Senior Fellow, Economic Policy, Center for American Progress
- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)
- Daleep Singh, Vice Chair and Chief Global Economist, PGIM
Moderator:
Neil Irwin, Chief Economic Correspondent, Axios
