Watch: Here's what Trump has said on affordability
Polls suggest public trust in US President Donald Trump's handling of the economy is waning, prompting unease among some Republicans who expect a tough fight to retain control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.
Democratic candidates, meanwhile, made the issue of affordability central to their successful campaigns in a series of November elections, with some seeing it as a potential roadmap to victory next year.
After those elections, Trump, who has repeatedly blamed his predecessor Joe Biden for lingering economic challenges, has increased his focus on the cost of living.
The BBC's White House correspondent, Bernd Debusmann, explains.
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