In King County, Washington, more than 2.2 million people across the U.S. identify as grandparents responsible for grandchildren under 18 years old. Grandfamilies are more prevalent in counties with smaller populations and lower income levels.

President Donald Trump's tariffs on construction materials and significant cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development have created uncertainty for affordable housing developers. These measures jeopardize deals and increase construction costs, potentially exacerbating the existing affordable housing crisis in the United States.

The Trump administration's recent tariffs on imported goods are criticized as a political maneuver that will increase costs for American families and workers, contrasting with the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to foster a clean and equitable economy.