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When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs in April, economists predicted surging inflation and raised the odds of a recession. Companies and consumers stockpiled to get ahead of price rises. Those worries now seem overblown.

Inflation, while too high, is lower than forecasts. And the economy continues to grow despite the steepest tariffs in almost a century.


3 posted on 11/03/2025 11:57:43 AM PST by deks (Deo duce, ferro comitante · God for guide, sword for companion)
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To: deks

Tariffs do not cause inflation.

Creating currency out of thin air doe...................


5 posted on 11/03/2025 12:02:03 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: deks

Tariffs = growth
One sided free trade = debt, death of the middle middle class

Get it y’all ?


14 posted on 11/03/2025 1:20:57 PM PST by central_va ( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...x)
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