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Trump tariffs are fueling inflation, congressional budget chief says (www.cnbc.com)

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Congressional Budget Office director Phillip Swagel said Monday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to have pushed inflation up higher than CBO analysts had initially expected.

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[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Trump’s tariffs face an uncertain future. The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in early November, after the Trump administration appealed lower court rulings that found the president had exceeded his authority.

Didn’t fast track that one to the shadow docket, huh?

Shocker.

[–] FauxLiving@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They’re still taking bids on who will award them gratuity if they vote the right way

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

New motor coaches don’t buy and fuel themselves

[–] GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

They do if you take John's offer, Clarence.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 2 points 19 hours ago

I knew it would never happen, but I was SO hopeful because it MUST have been at least a little bit tempting for him!