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Nearly Half of AAPI Adults Demand Action on Inflation

1/23/2026

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AAPI Data and the AP-NORC Center report that nearly half of Asian American and Pacific Islander adults want government action on inflation and the cost of living.
The concern grew from 40% last year.
Seventy percent of AAPI adults express skepticism about the government's ability to address these issues.
Many AAPI individuals, especially in high-cost areas, struggle with financial obligations.
Forty-four percent want the government to prioritize health care costs.

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Story summary

AAPI Data and the AP-NORC Center report that nearly half of Asian American and Pacific Islander adults want government action on inflation and the cost of living.
The concern grew from 40% last year.
Seventy percent of AAPI adults express skepticism about the government's ability to address these issues.
Many AAPI individuals, especially in high-cost areas, struggle with financial obligations.
Forty-four percent want the government to prioritize health care costs.