Broad import tariffs, including an across-the-board 10% levy, have increased the cost of goods and added an estimated $1,100 in annual household expenses. Energy markets face additional strains following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during an eight-month conflict with Iran, driving national gasoline averages to $4.28 per gallon. Domestic policies have also eliminated renewable energy incentives while accelerating data center development that is projected to lift electricity costs by over $6 billion. The White House defends its record by citing more than one million new private-sector jobs, working-class tax cuts, and lower prescription drug costs.
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Matching 5.4% increases in both prices and wages since January 2025 have left American wo…: Matching 5.4% increases in both prices and wages since January 2025 have left American workers with zero real wage growth.
Moody's Analytics estimates the Iran conflict has cost average households roughly $2,000…: Moody's Analytics estimates the Iran conflict has cost average households roughly $2,000 across fuel, energy, transit, and interest expenses.
Shifting public sentiment has resulted in a 77% disapproval rating regarding the administ…: Shifting public sentiment has resulted in a 77% disapproval rating regarding the administration's tariff management in a recent Fox News poll.
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