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Inflation Surges as Effects of the Iran War Show in Prices

The Consumer Price Index jumped 3.3 percent in the year through March, a two-year high, reflecting higher costs for energy and goods affected by disruptions in the Middle East.

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A Pound of Ground Beef Now Costs More Than the Federal Minimum Wage. The cost of a pound of ground beef has hit a major threshold. Depending on where you shop, the grocery staple likely costs more than the federal minimum wage #TrumpEconomics

Economists are still calculating how much economic damage Trump is doing—apparently their calculators don't go that low, but his approval ratings sure do.

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Trump suddenly discovered “affordability” after calling it a hoax. The problem? His plan is cash handouts + tariffs — the exact recipe that drives prices up. Inflation cosplay isn’t economic policy. #Affordability #TrumpEconomics #Inflation www.theatlantic.com/economy/2026...

The One Tiny Problem With Trum...
The One Tiny Problem With Trump’s Affordability Agenda

His proposals to lower prices are all more likely to raise them.

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Remaining International Paper plant set to close in Georgetown, spokesperson says

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WBTW) — International Paper will be closing its container plant, the remaining mill in Georgetown, later this year, according to a company spokesperson. The plant has more t…

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National debt nears $39 trillion as budget watchdogs warn of economic risks

The U.S. national debt is on track to reach nearly $39 trillion by mid-April, according to a new congressional report.

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