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Alicia Finley
Editorial-page colleague who contributes commentary on housing policy, mortgages, and the political implications of economic proposals discussed in the episode.
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Nov 11, 2025
• 27min
Trump’s Affordability Pitch: Tariff Dividends and 50-Year Mortgages?
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Guests Mene Ukwe Barua, an expert in economic and legal analysis, and Alicia Finley, a commentator on housing policy, dive into Trump's recent affordability proposals. They discuss his $2,000 tariff rebates and 50-year mortgages for homebuyers. The conversation examines the feasibility of funding these rebates and the potential economic consequences. They analyze how these proposals could impact inflation, housing demand, and taxpayer risk while questioning their effectiveness as a solution to voters’ financial strains.
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