'Anger and anxiety:' Economic inequality on the rise under Trump
Economist Darrick Hamilton and former labor reporter Stephen Greenhouse discussed rising economic inequality under the Trump administration, detailing how wage growth has lagged behind inflation and how tax cuts have disproportionately benefited the wealthy. They described a 'K-shaped economy' where top-line economic indicators like the stock market obscure struggles for the working class, who face rising costs and stagnant wages.
This discussion highlights the concrete stakes for American workers facing affordability issues and stagnant wages, contrasting their struggles with the booming fortunes of the wealthy and corporations.
The rising popularity of unions, the impact of tariffs and energy costs on families, and the differing labor policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
DONALD TRUMP DARRICK HAMILTON STEPHEN GREENHOUSE ECONOMIC INEQUALITY LABOR UNIONS
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