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Trump's 'Anti-Woke Economy' Raises Costs for Americans
10/20/2025
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Story summary
- During Donald Trump's second administration, conservatives pursued an 'anti-woke economy' and promoted 'woke-free' beer.
- The initiative has produced an 'anti-woke tax' that raises living costs for Americans.
- Tariffs were touted to revive the economy, yet prices rose after implementation.
- Tariffs hit housing and trucking, worsening affordability and lowering demand for trucking services.
- Some blue-collar wages rose, mainly in non-traditional sectors, leaving many workers strained.
