Former President Donald Trump has promised to support working-class Americans through various measures, including tax cuts, deregulation, and trade policies aimed at boosting job creation and revitalizing American manufacturing. Trump claimed this would protect working-class jobs and punish what he labels “unfair trading practices;” however, many economists caution that these tariffs could have serious repercussions, potentially driving up prices for American families, causing job losses, and triggering a global trade war. With nearly half of Americans identifying as working class, it’s crucial for politicians to focus on real policies that help these people, rather than just making empty promises.