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The Real Cost of Day 1 Promises
President Trump’s first 100 days held big promises — economic growth, reduced prices, better jobs. But what does that look like on the ground in Latino communities?
In Kansas City, a trusted UnidosUS Affiliate has helped thousands file their taxes safely for years. But this tax season, fear and rumors about immigration raids and IRS-ICE collaboration have kept families away. Phone lines are quiet, waiting rooms are empty — and even dreams of homeownership are slipping out of reach.
“Our appointments have gone down, I’ll say 50% or more … We have seen a lot of raids, ICE visiting businesses.”
— Saira Galvan, Director of Empowerment, El Centro Inc.
New tariffs are driving up prices — from groceries to construction materials — and putting small businesses and working families at risk. In places like Southern California, a vital logistics hub and home to one of the largest Latino populations in the country, tariffs are impacting real people and real communities.
“The overall long-term effect of the tariff is going to be in our pocketbook. Because just about everything we buy is going to cost more.”
— Paul Granillo, President & CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership
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