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Working Families Are Paying The Price For Trump’s On-Again Off-Again Tariffs, Says Groundwork’s Owens

This week, President Trump’s erratic tariff policy created more economic uncertainty for consumers, workers, and businesses by threatening a 50% tariff on Brazil, a 35% tariff on Canada, and sending letters to at least 14 countries laying out steep blanket tariffs starting in August.

July 11, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Following Court Ruling on Click-to-Cancel, Congress Should Step Up and Protect Consumers, Says Groundwork’s Owens

Today’s ruling got it wrong, ignoring the overwhelming majority of Americans who support the rule in favor of scammers and corporations who trick consumers into overpaying.

July 8, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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House Republicans Vote to Devastate Household Budgets, Says Groundwork’s Owens

President Trump’s marquee legislation makes life less affordable for working families and gives the ultra wealthy yet another leg up.

July 3, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Stars, Stripes, and Sticker Shock: Trump’s Tariff-Laden Fourth of July

As families fire up the grill and head to the pool this Fourth of July weekend, President Trump’s tariffs and economic policies are lighting a fuse under the cost of nearly every summer staple.

July 2, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Nine Ways the Senate GOP Budget Bill Will Raise Costs on Working Families

The House passed a costly and callous bill, but the Senate version is even worse.

July 1, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Consumer Confidence Falls as Trump Policies Drive Up Costs

This week, consumer attitudes grew increasingly dour amid worries about the policies put forward by President Trump and Congressional Republicans.

June 27, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Economy Shrank in First Quarter Worse Than Expected

“It’s clear consumers are pulling back,” said Liz Pancotti, managing director of policy and advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative.

June 26, 2025 U.S. News & World Report

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DOGE’s Destruction Continues Under Vought’s Watch, Groundwork’s Jacquez Says

Russell Vought is working overtime to ensure DOGE’s destruction carries on.

June 25, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Consumer Confidence Plummets Due to Higher Prices, Uncertainty Caused by Trump’s Trade Policy

The uncertainty caused by President Trump’s economic policies is wreaking havoc on our economy.

June 24, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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ICYMI: Groundwork’s Owens Breaks Down How Surveillance Pricing Rips Off Consumers

Lindsay Owens breaks down the law in New York and how consumers can protect their privacy and avoid being targeted by this predatory practice.

June 23, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative