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Trump's Policies Fuel Inflation Amid Optimism for 2026

11/26/2025

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Zandi Critiques Trump

Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi says U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade and immigration policies worsen the affordability crisis.
He notes consumer price inflation is near 3% and could have stayed around 2.25% without tariffs.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says inflation has not worsened since April and attributes costs to services.
He is optimistic for 2026, citing lower energy prices and tax cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Trump's Economic Struggles

As Thanksgiving nears, rising grocery prices push families, including Cat Hill in New York, into affordability concerns.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, inflation worsened due to tariffs, with prices rising in grocery categories.
Trump has proposed extending mortgage terms and reducing tariffs on some imports.
Polls show disapproval of his handling of the economy, while voters face high prices.

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Zandi Critiques Trump

Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi says U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade and immigration policies worsen the affordability crisis.
He notes consumer price inflation is near 3% and could have stayed around 2.25% without tariffs.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says inflation has not worsened since April and attributes costs to services.
He is optimistic for 2026, citing lower energy prices and tax cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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