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Blackvegetable » 12 Feb 2026, 6:18 pm » wrote: ↑

12 Feb 2026, 6:18 pm

Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims

Research from the New York Fed confirms that U.S. companies and consumers are bearing tariff costs, despite the president’s assertions otherwise.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/busi ... p-fed.html

These people are so **** g'ddammned stupid.

In December, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.3 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 2.7 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in December (SA); up 2.6 percent over the year (NSA).

https://www.bls.gov/cpi/

 isn't the Fed's goal @2-3%

does this mean we'd have deflation if the tariffs weren't in place?

asking for a friend...