Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · Affordability
FUNCTIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT NEARS 25% AS POVERTY WAGES AND JOBLESSNESS PILE UP...
Official unemployment looks healthy, but "functional unemployment" — those out of work or stuck in poverty-wage jobs — is approaching 25%. Young families are getting hammered on groceries, housing, and the basics.
Trump is pushing tariff-free beef imports to drive down costs for consumers. A looming trade war with Canada could complicate that fight. The American family is the bedrock of the nation, yet it stands uniquely vulnerable without a dedicated political force in the arena. APP is that force.
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