Summary

Americans, frustrated with high prices despite a strong economy, voted for change with Donald Trump’s election. Trump promises to reverse Biden-era policies, vowing steep tariffs, tax cuts, and mass deportations.

Economists warn his plans could worsen inflation, increase the federal deficit, and destabilize growth. The Peterson Institute predicts Trump’s tariffs could drive up costs for American consumers, while deportations could shrink GDP by $5.1 trillion.

His proposed tax cuts could add $4.1 trillion to the deficit, while economists question his willingness to address fiscal imbalances through spending cuts.

  • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    The same dumb-dumbs think Elon is both a brilliant businessman in the way he’s running Xitter (now worth 80% less. I don’t have an MBA, but I think that might not be a good way to run a business), AND think he would be just perfect for “fixing” our “wasteful” government spending.

    SMH.