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Economy

Wiz Imp

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3. Get ready for massive inflation

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Tue Jan 21, 2025, 09:04 AM

14 hrs ago

And this is yet another horrible article from the AP. They say "But it’s unclear whether his orders will be enough to foster the growing economy with lower prices that he promised voters." What garbage. It is 100% clear that his tariffs will not lower prices but in fact trigger higher prices.

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