Fifty-year mortgages and $2,000 cheques: What's behind Trump's affordability drive?

US President Donald Trump has proposed various measures to address consumer concerns amid public pessimism about his economic policies, including $2,000 payments based on tariff revenue and promoting 50-year mortgages. Economists argue that the tariff revenue falls short of covering the proposed payments and could lead to higher prices. Trump's ideas, including extending mortgage terms and providing cash payments for health insurance, would need congressional approval. Amid scrutiny over his handling of the economy, Trump seeks to recalibrate his policies to align with public sentiment while facing challenges such as rising costs in specific sectors.