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> 100% due to Trump's illegal tariffs This is false on its face. Inflation has been a problem for years.

• enraged_camel 1y ago
  Inflation was on its way down in 2024. It has now reversed course and going back up again. This is not a random occurrence.
  • monkeyelite 1y ago
    So nothing to do with interest rates Jerome Powell or any decisions at the fed? Nothing to do with any other spending? Trump has been president for fewer than 9 months.
    • enraged_camel 1y ago
      Tariffs went into effect ~4 months ago. 2 months after that, inflation started to pick up. Interest rates have remained unchanged since January 2025.
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      • monkeyelite 1y ago
        100% the cause