Americans Brace for Inflation as Trump’s Tariffs Start to Take Effect

• No ‘golden age’ is coming. Trump’s tariffs will hit Americans with higher interest rates and more inflation.

  Protectionism won’t make us rich — especially if tariffs launch a trade war.
  
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  Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears

  Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday.  Consumer sentiment ...
  
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  A Trump DOGE Dividend Could Raise Inflation

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  Most say health care costs, inflation biggest issue facing Americans: Pew

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  Trump tariff threats rattle consumers

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