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Tariffs Reduce Real U.S. Purchasing Power, Says CBO

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Tariffs Reduce Real U.S. Purchasing Power, Says CBO 🏛️ Introduction: A Shrinking Wallet Effect In its latest 2025 economic outlook, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warns that the new wave of tariffs is eroding U.S. household purchasing power at an accelerating pace. By driving up prices for both imported goods and domestically produced substitutes, tariffs … Read more

U.S. Services Sector Nears Standstill Amid Tariff Pressure

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U.S. Services Sector Nears Standstill Amid Tariff Pressure 🏛️ Introduction: The Ripple Effect on Services While tariffs are often linked to manufacturing and goods, their indirect impact is now weighing heavily on the U.S. services sector. From hospitality and logistics to healthcare, education, and professional consulting, service industries are absorbing cost increases from imported goods, … Read more

Tariffs Add Tilt Toward “Stagflation-Lite” in the U.S. Economy

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Tariffs Add Tilt Toward “Stagflation-Lite” in the U.S. Economy 🏛️ Introduction: The Slow Squeeze As new tariffs ripple through the U.S. economy, economists are sounding the alarm over a dangerous mix: slower growth paired with persistent inflation—dubbed “stagflation-lite”. While not as severe as the economic malaise of the 1970s, this scenario threatens to erode consumer … Read more

U.S. Families Could Pay $3,800 More a Year Due to Tariffs

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U.S. Families Could Pay $3,800 More a Year Due to Tariffs 📌 Introduction: Hidden Tax on Households A comprehensive economic assessment projects that U.S. households could face an extra $3,800 annually in expenses due to extensive tariffs on a wide range of imports. Policymakers present these measures as essential to safeguarding American jobs, strengthening domestic … Read more

Who Wins? How U.S. Tariffs May Backfire on American Consumers

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How U.S. Tariffs May Backfire on American Consumers 🌍 Introduction: The Illusion of Protection In 2025, the U.S. government has imposed sweeping tariffs across major import sectors—covering Chinese electronics, Indian pharmaceuticals, Vietnamese textiles, and more. Framed as a patriotic measure to restore American manufacturing, reduce dependence on foreign labor, and correct trade imbalances, this policy … Read more