Trump Consults Top CEOs on Affordability Crisis
Washington D.C., Friday, 14 November 2025.
At a recent White House event, President Trump sought advice from leading CEOs to address the affordability crisis, highlighting the administration’s focus on collaboration for economic solutions.
A Strategic Move for Economic Stability
On November 12, 2025, President Trump hosted a private dinner at the White House, inviting top executives from major financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Nasdaq. This meeting was a strategic move aimed at addressing the growing affordability crisis in the United States, a pressing issue for American consumers as inflation and living costs continue to rise [1]. This initiative underscores the administration’s recognition of the pivotal role that corporate leaders play in shaping effective economic policies and solutions [2].
Engagement with Corporate Leaders
During the dinner, Trump emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector to enhance economic stability. The president predicted an optimistic economic growth rate of 5 to 6 percent, which contrasts with more conservative estimates from other sources [1]. Despite this optimism, some attendees expressed skepticism, noting the challenge of achieving such growth levels given the current economic conditions [1].
Criticism and Controversy
Critics have pointed out that while Trump’s administration is making significant efforts to support big businesses, there is a concurrent scaling back of programs intended to aid lower-income Americans. This includes the cutting of the IRS’s free online tax filing program and proposals like the 50-year mortgage plan, which have been criticized as benefiting banks more than consumers [2][3]. MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle highlighted these issues, arguing that these policies are not aligned with the needs of everyday Americans facing increasing living costs [2].
Future Economic Policies
The meeting with CEOs is part of a broader strategy to develop actionable solutions for the affordability crisis. Future discussions are anticipated in December 2025, focusing on concrete measures that can be implemented to improve economic conditions for American families [4]. Trump’s proposals, including the controversial 50-year mortgage plan and tariff rebate checks, are under scrutiny as experts question their feasibility and potential impact on the economy [3][5].