The Double Squeeze: Wages Up, Costs Higher, and Tariffs Taking More
Most Americans are not in the top 10%. Yet economic policy treats them like they can afford to be.
The Income Reality
Before we talk about tariffs, inflation, and wages, let’s set the scene. The chart below shows the distribution of U.S. household incomes in 2024:
29.6% of households earn less than …
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