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Trump Slump Rages On As Consumer Sentiment Nosedives: “Families are Footing the Bill,” Says Groundwork’s Jacquez

Today’s consumer sentiment report is an eye opener, revealing that consumers are increasingly worried about inflation with sentiment declining for the first time in four months. This troublesome report comes on the heels of new PPI data that shows everyday household items could get even more expensive.

August 15, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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Three Years After the Inflation Reduction Act Became Law, Trump Raises Energy Costs on Working Families

August 16, 2025, marks the three-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act — a historic piece of legislation that lowered costs for American families, created good-paying jobs for American workers, and sparked an American manufacturing renaissance. The GOP proudly boasts about rolling back this monumental law — a move that has already had immediate and profound consequences for hardworking families.

August 14, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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Eight Ways Trump’s Back-to-School Tax Is Harming Hardworking American Families

New Analysis from Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation Shows Families Will Pay $160 More to Pack Lunch Boxes and 40% More for School Supplies, Thanks to Trump’s Policies

August 13, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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Trump’s BLS Nominee Is An Assault on Independent Analysis, Says Groundwork’s Jacquez

Today, President Trump nominated Dr. E.J. Antoni as the next Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The nomination of an economist from the right-wing billionaire funded Heritage Foundation comes after Trump fired former Commissioner Erika McEntarfer for doing her job and accurately reporting key economic data relied on by the public and private sectors.

August 12, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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Trump Can’t Run From His Disastrous Economic Agenda

This week, President Trump sought higher ground in an attempt to hide from last week’s string of bad economic data.

August 8, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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Sun, Sand, and Surveillance Pricing: Groundwork’s Owens Slams Travel Giants for Using Tech to Hike Families’ Vacation Costs

The travel industry is turning dream vacations into budgeting nightmares for American families.

August 7, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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July Jobs Report is a Wake-Up Call, Says Groundwork’s Jacquez

This week, economic data painted a dire picture of an economy losing steam under President Trump’s management.

August 1, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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Groundwork’s DiVito: The End of Direct File Is a Win for Corporations and Loss for Working People

This week, IRS Commissioner Billy Long confirmed that the agency is shuttering its Direct File program after just two filing seasons.

August 1, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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Groundwork Collaborative Names Dr. Breyon Williams As New Chief Economist

Today, Groundwork Collaborative announced Dr. Breyon Williams, Ph.D. as its new Chief Economist.

July 29, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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New Report Finds Trump Tariff Upheaval Empowers Companies to Hike Prices on Consumers

Groundwork Collaborative released a new analysis showing how President Trump’s erratic tariff policies are providing corporations with ample opportunity to hike prices on consumers.

July 29, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative
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