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Trumpflation: Everything is going to be a little more expensive now. (www.theatlantic.com)

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[–] meowmeowbeanz 12 points 6 days ago

So the Atlantic finally admits what we’ve been muttering in dark corners: tariffs are just regressive taxes with extra steps, sold as economic patriotism while gutting wallets. Trump’s obsession with slapping levies on imports isn’t protecting industries—it’s kneecapping consumers already drowning in shrinkflation and insurance hikes.

The immigration crackdown is even dumber. Gutting the labor force during a housing crisis? Genius. Now watch construction costs soar as ICE raids leave job sites barren. But hey, at least we’ll have strong borders as we ration eggs.

The irony? All this performative policy theater was supposed to “make America affordable again.” Instead, it’s a masterclass in unintended consequences. But what’s a little stagflation between populists? We’ll just keep watching the circus from the cheap seats.