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Rising Costs Threaten Trump’s Re-election Amid Housing Boom

12/30/2025

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Summary

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An international survey shows majorities in the United States, Europe, and Canada view the cost of living as worsening.
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges inflation threatens his second term and Republican control.
In Carmel, Indiana, rising housing costs accompany its recognition as the best place to live in 2025.
Local realtors say affordability challenges do not dampen demand because the city’s culture.

History

Historical Context

The 1970s cost of living crisis in the U.S. was marked by soaring inflation rates, peaking at 6.2% in 1974, largely due to the OPEC oil embargo that drastically increased fuel prices. This economic turmoil led to widespread financial strain, a trend echoed today in Carmel, Indiana, where rising housing costs challenge residents' affordability, reflecting ongoing concerns about economic stability and public sentiment on inflation.

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Story summary

An international survey shows majorities in the United States, Europe, and Canada view the cost of living as worsening.
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges inflation threatens his second term and Republican control.
In Carmel, Indiana, rising housing costs accompany its recognition as the best place to live in 2025.
Local realtors say affordability challenges do not dampen demand because the city’s culture.

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