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Trump's tariffs are making home building materials like lumber, copper, aluminum, and steel more expensive — and could result in 450,000 fewer homes being built over the next five years. Yet another way they're making your life worse.

— Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) 2025-12-17T21:00:33.328059Z

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Almost no jobs have been added to the American economy since April. In fact, 710,000 more people are unemployed now versus November 2024. More thoughts on today's dismal jobs report — and what it means for America's affordability crisis.

— Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) 2025-12-17T00:31:08.446490Z

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Prices for many of the most popular holiday gifts have risen an average of 26% since last year — nearly 9 times the rate of inflation. Meanwhile, Trump’s personal net worth has soared by at least $3 billion since retaking the White House. His priorities are clear.

— Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) 2025-12-15T20:45:15.035627Z