As people of faith and good conscience, we are committed to justice, compassion, and the well-being of all God's children. We call on faith leaders across America to address the profound economic challenges facing our nation. Recent policies have exacerbated hardships for vulnerable communities, contradicting our shared moral imperatives. We stand united in calling for immediate action to alleviate suffering and promote justice.

Key Issues:

1. Economic Hardship for Families
   The Trump administration's tariffs are imposing an average additional annual cost of $3,800 on American households, disproportionately affecting low-income families. These tariffs are the most significant U.S. tax hike since 1968, resulting in higher prices for everyday goods and services.
   
   

2. Rising Food Prices
   Food prices have surged by 31% since 2019, with grocery prices expected to rise by 3.3% in 2025, higher than the historical average. This escalation places additional strain on families already struggling to make ends meet.
   
   

3. Inaccessibility of Affordable Housing
   Housing prices have increased by 47% since 2020, making homeownership unattainable for many. Simultaneously, tariffs are raising the costs of materials like lumber, stalling new housing construction, and exacerbating the housing crisis.

4. Escalating Health Care Costs
   Health care premiums have risen by 7% in 2024, outpacing wage growth. Proposed cuts to Medicaid and Medicare threaten to strip essential coverage from millions, while expiring subsidies could increase costs for over 3.8 million families.
   
   

Our Moral Imperative

Faith leaders are called to advocate for the marginalized and to challenge systems that perpetuate inequality. The current economic policies not only deepen poverty but also undermine the dignity of those we are called to serve.

Our Call to Action

We call upon faith leaders to pressure our elected officials and policymakers to:

• Reevaluate and Reverse Harmful Tariffs: Eliminate tariffs that disproportionately burden working families and hinder economic stability.
  

• Implement Measures to Control Food Prices: Adopt policies that address the root causes of rising food costs and ensure access to affordable nutrition for all.
  

• Promote Affordable Housing Initiatives: Invest in housing solutions that make homeownership attainable and address the housing shortage.
  

• Protect and Expand Health Care Access: Safeguard Medicaid and Medicare, and extend subsidies to ensure that health care remains accessible and affordable for every American

In the spirit of compassion and justice, we urge all faith leaders to join us in this moral stand. Together, we can advocate for policies that reflect our shared values and work towards a society where all individuals can thrive.