America faces an affordability crisis. Here’s how 27 experts say they’d fix it

Affordability, long a kitchen-table concern for many American families, has escalated into a national crisis , following years of persistently high inflation and a widening wealth gap .

But, while plenty is heard about the affordability problem , there seems to be very little discussion about tangible solutions.

So, CNN asked more than two dozen leaders in business and economics: What is the single best thing Washington can do right now to improve the cost of living for Americans? In their responses, several key themes emerged, with tariffs topping the list.

Here’s a look at what experts say could make a difference: pageCSS

CNN’s Elisabeth Buchwald, Samantha Delouya, Matt Egan, Chris Isidore, Bryan Mena, Allison Morrow, Jeanne Sahadi and John Towfighi contributed reporting.