The Path Forward on Affordability

Americans are struggling with rising costs of living for basic needs, and the Trump administration is only making things worse with erratic, sweeping tariffs and massive cuts to food assistance and health coverage. The Center for American Progress’ Path Forward on Affordability series offers bold policy solutions to bring costs down for American families, including on housing, health care, groceries, and utilities.

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Hoja informativa: Sin sorpresas en el supermercado: Un plan para que los alimentos sean asequibles Hoja informativa
People shop at a grocery store in Brooklyn.

Hoja informativa: Sin sorpresas en el supermercado: Un plan para que los alimentos sean asequibles

El plan de CAP se centraría en iniciativas federales para reducir los precios en el supermercado y permitir que los salarios se pongan al día con el aumento del precio de los alimentos, lo que le ahorraría a una familia típica de cuatro personas un promedio de $134 al año.

Executive Summary: Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food Affordable Fact Sheet
People shop at a grocery store in Brooklyn.

Executive Summary: Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food Affordable

CAP’s plan would focus on federal efforts to lower grocery costs and allow wages to catch up with the rising cost of food—saving the typical family of four an average of $134 annually.

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