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I have noticed increases in food prices. Ask your mom since she is likely doing the grocery shopping at home. And I'm not sure that America is ready to hear how shitty it was 4 years ago now. They only want to know what is being done today. Many might be disappointed to hear that 10% of everthing is because of Trump's tariffs. I know you think that it's only liberals who notice these prices. Fox news has noticed them, but lilke you, they blame it on inflation 4 years ago. And that sounds kind of stupid the longer we go.
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My Mother died of a Brain Aneurysm in 1998 when I was 32 years old.
Actually yes the price rise that I noticed was prior to President Trump retaking the office. Even you were screaming about Egg prices which you don’t talk about anymore.
Since President Trump came back the only rise I’ve seen is still Beef, Coffee and Chocolate.
Again repeating something over and over and over doesn’t make it true.
There hasn’t been much inflation in 2025 and any inflation has been offset by the rise in wages.
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AI 🤖 38 sources.
US Inflation in 2025 (as of early January 2026)
The full annual inflation rate for the calendar year 2025 (January to December 2025 year-over-year change in CPI) is not yet available, as the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is scheduled for release on January 13, 2026.
However, here’s a summary of available data for 2025 based on official BLS reports:
Key Year-over-Year (YoY) Headline CPI Inflation Rates in 2025:
• January 2025: ~3.0% (when Trump took office, compared to January 2024)
• September 2025: 3.0% (up from 2.9% in August)
• November 2025: 2.7% (down from 3.0% in September; this is the latest available YoY figure)
Notes on Recent Data:
• A 43-day federal government shutdown disrupted data collection in October 2025. No separate October CPI report was issued, and November data collection started late (resuming November 14, 2025).
• The November report showed a sharper-than-expected slowdown, with headline CPI at 2.7% YoY and core CPI (excluding food and energy) at 2.6% YoY — the lowest core rate since March 2021.
• Economists have cautioned that the November figures may be distorted due to incomplete data (e.g., reliance on nonsurvey sources and late holiday discounts captured unevenly). Many expect a potential rebound in the December report.
Trends in 2025:
• Inflation started the year around 3%, edged higher mid-year, but showed signs of cooling toward year-end amid Federal Reserve rate cuts and easing pressures.
• Cumulative price increases for 2025 will be finalized after the December data, but through November, prices were up moderately compared to the higher surges seen in prior years.
For the most up-to-date figure once released, check the BLS website (bls.gov/cpi). Inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target for most of 2025 but trended toward it by late in the year.
US Inflation in 2025 (as of early January 2026)
The full annual inflation rate for the calendar year 2025 (January to December 2025 year-over-year change in CPI) is not yet available, as the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is scheduled for release on January 13, 2026.
However, here’s a summary of available data for 2025 based on official BLS reports:
Key Year-over-Year (YoY) Headline CPI Inflation Rates in 2025:
• January 2025: ~3.0% (when Trump took office, compared to January 2024)
• September 2025: 3.0% (up from 2.9% in August)
• November 2025: 2.7% (down from 3.0% in September; this is the latest available YoY figure)
Notes on Recent Data:
• A 43-day federal government shutdown disrupted data collection in October 2025. No separate October CPI report was issued, and November data collection started late (resuming November 14, 2025).
• The November report showed a sharper-than-expected slowdown, with headline CPI at 2.7% YoY and core CPI (excluding food and energy) at 2.6% YoY — the lowest core rate since March 2021.
• Economists have cautioned that the November figures may be distorted due to incomplete data (e.g., reliance on nonsurvey sources and late holiday discounts captured unevenly). Many expect a potential rebound in the December report.
Trends in 2025:
• Inflation started the year around 3%, edged higher mid-year, but showed signs of cooling toward year-end amid Federal Reserve rate cuts and easing pressures.
• Cumulative price increases for 2025 will be finalized after the December data, but through November, prices were up moderately compared to the higher surges seen in prior years.
For the most up-to-date figure once released, check the BLS website (bls.gov/cpi). Inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target for most of 2025 but trended toward it by late in the year.
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And again I got a 12% raise in January of 2025 and I’m getting another 3% raise this Monday. My raises from January 2021 to January 2024 were each 3% so a total of 24%
“Inflation During Joe Biden’s Presidency (January 2021–January 2025)
Joe Biden’s term saw a significant surge in inflation, primarily driven by post-COVID supply chain issues, strong demand from stimulus measures (including the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan), and global energy shocks from the Russia-Ukraine war. Inflation rose sharply in 2021–2022 before cooling due to Federal Reserve rate hikes and easing pressures.
Key Summary (CPI-U Year-over-Year, Bureau of Labor Statistics Data)
• Starting point (January 2021): 1.4% (when Biden took office)
• Peak: 9.1% in June 2022 (highest in over 40 years)
• Ending point (January 2025): 3.0% (Biden’s final full month; above the Fed’s 2% target)
• Average annual inflation over the term: Approximately 5% (estimates range from 4.95% to ~5.5%)
• Cumulative price increase: ~21–21.5% from January 2021 to January 2025 (prices rose such that $100 in goods/services in early 2021 cost about $121–$121.50 by early 2025)
Trend Overview
• Inflation began rising quickly after Biden’s inauguration, crossing 4% by mid-2021 and reaching double digits briefly in some categories.
• It peaked mid-2022 amid energy and food price spikes.
• From late 2022 onward, it declined steadily to around 3% by 2024–2025, though it remained elevated compared to pre-2021 levels.
• Real wages (adjusted for inflation) fell overall by ~1–2%, as nominal wage growth (~20%) lagged behind price increases.
Comparison to Previous Administration
For context, inflation during Donald Trump’s first term (2017–2021) averaged ~1.9% annually, with cumulative increases under 8%.
Critics attributed the surge largely to excessive fiscal stimulus, while supporters and many economists highlighted global factors (similar inflation patterns occurred worldwide). The high cumulative impact contributed to public dissatisfaction with the economy despite strong job growth and GDP expansion.
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Good for you. What about the folks who seem to be having trouble with the price of things. And of course, the pandemic and the shut down of teh world supply chain didn't have anything to do with Inflation 4 years ago. But back then, then inflation rate all over the world shot up too....was high inflation in Germany or France or Australia in 2022 Biden's fault too? But while those countries were just like the US back then, something is different today....The inflation rate in Germany is 2.3%. In France it's 0.9%. Trump has some catching up to do.
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You do realize that the genius who made that statement took CASINOS into bankruptcy 3 times. The odds heavily favor the house. Bankrupt 3 times.
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Ok again you’re useless to have interactions with.
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Tariffs on Groceries To Know About for 2026 — GOBankingRates
If you thought grocery bills were already high, brace yourself. Many of President Donald Trump’s import tariffs may push grocery prices even higher in 2026, especially for certain foods and drinks imported from abroad.
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This is the man who is guiding the country. His Casino's did great...for a while. Right up until he leveraged them into bankruptcy...3 times. Trump claims we have had trillions in tariff revenues. People such as yourself believe him. But just do a litle digging and haven't even reached a trillion in revenues. Yet...Trump is spending $12 billion to bail out farmers because of his tariffs. Trump is sending $40 billion to Argentina. Trump is lowering or eliminating the tariff of Argentinean beef so they can import it here. That's hurting the cattle ranchers that supported him.
Then there is the tariff dividend. Earlier in the year (July) he called them tariff rebates, but i guess one of the financial wizards who advise him said that "rebate" implies (correctly) that the taxpayer is the one paying them. His talk about them stopped, but the very next day the good Republican senator from Missouri, Josh Hawley...introduced a rebate bill. But that was only $600 back then.
You are a big fan of Trump....you heard him talk of a tariff dividend...but this time it's $2,.000. The Tax Policy foundation, a non partisan but "center right" organization says that isn't a good idea....it will cost more than the tariffs are bringing into...and...reality alert...their numbers are far lower than Kudwell or Ron Varo are telling Trump.
Tariff Dividends Would Cost More than Tariff Revenues Will Generate
Under nearly any design option, sending out $2,000 payments to Americans would increase, not decrease, the federal budget deficit. A better way to provide relief from the burden of tariffs would be to eliminate the tariffs.
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When you spend more than you make, you usually end up in bankruptcy court. And Trump is holding the nations wallet.
And I haven't even touched on the costs that is "Department of War" is spending, attacking Venezuela or Iran or Nigereia. It sounds like he might be willing to use the "war" department to secure Greenland as part of the US.
And please note that I am only pointing to issues, not the Epstein files. That's a political stunt by democrats that is only going to insure that they lose another election. Trump is spending money like a drunken Democrat. Doesn't that bother you at all?
I know that you won't read this post because it is long and doesn't include a video. But sometimes you have to step back and LOOK at what is going on and not rely on twitter posts from his administrations spokesmen.
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This is the man who is guiding the country. His Casino's did great...for a while. Right up until he leveraged them into bankruptcy...3 times. Trump claims we have had trillions in tariff revenues. People such as yourself believe him. But just do a litle digging and haven't even reached a trillion in revenues. Yet...Trump is spending $12 billion to bail out farmers because of his tariffs. Trump is sending $40 billion to Argentina. Trump is lowering or eliminating the tariff of Argentinean beef so they can import it here. That's hurting the cattle ranchers that supported him.
Then there is the tariff dividend. Earlier in the year (July) he called them tariff rebates, but i guess one of the financial wizards who advise him said that "rebate" implies (correctly) that the taxpayer is the one paying them. His talk about them stopped, but the very next day the good Republican senator from Missouri, Josh Hawley...introduced a rebate bill. But that was only $600 back then.
You are a big fan of Trump....you heard him talk of a tariff dividend...but this time it's $2,.000. The Tax Policy foundation, a non partisan but "center right" organization says that isn't a good idea....it will cost more than the tariffs are bringing into...and...reality alert...their numbers are far lower than Kudwell or Ron Varo are telling Trump.
Tariff Dividends Would Cost More than Tariff Revenues Will Generate
Under nearly any design option, sending out $2,000 payments to Americans would increase, not decrease, the federal budget deficit. A better way to provide relief from the burden of tariffs would be to eliminate the tariffs.
When you spend more than you make, you usually end up in bankruptcy court. And Trump is holding the nations wallet.
And I haven't even touched on the costs that is "Department of War" is spending, attacking Venezuela or Iran or Nigereia. It sounds like he might be willing to use the "war" department to secure Greenland as part of the US.
And please note that I am only pointing to issues, not the Epstein files. That's a political stunt by democrats that is only going to insure that they lose another election. Trump is spending money like a drunken Democrat. Doesn't that bother you at all?
I know that you won't read this post because it is long and doesn't include a video. But sometimes you have to step back and LOOK at what is going on and not rely on twitter posts from his administrations spokesmen.
The Tax Foundation is an independent Washington, D.C.-based think tank founded in 1937 that collects data and publishes research studies on U.S. tax policies at both the federal and state levels. They are cited as a nonpartisan or bipartisan organization by the media and business-friendly or conservative. However, they state we are an “independent tax policy research organization.” The current President is Scott A. Hodge.
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The Tax Foundation is organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit educational and research organization. They are primarily funded by corporate interests such as the Koch Brothers and Exxon-Mobil. According to their website, in 2010 (the last we could find), 33% of donations came from corporate sources.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Tax Foundation covers tax policy that advances a Libertarian agenda. Essentially, they advocate for lower taxes and regulations on business. Articles and analyses on the website typically do not use loaded wording, such as this: Tracking the Economic Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Retaliatory Actions. This story is very well sourced from Reuters, NPR, and Whitehouse.gov. The website also features a blog that again uses minimally loaded language and sticks to the theme of low taxation: Which Places Pay the Most in Property Taxes?
Although this is a right-leaning Libertarian think tank, they are sometimes critical of President Trump’s economic policies, such as this: Is Trump Supporting a Border Adjustment for the Wrong Reason? The Left-Leaning Center has criticized the Tax Foundation on Budget and Policy Priorities for publishing misleading information. When it comes to climate science, we could not find any instances of climate change denial; however, they also do not advocate for regulation and Government involvement, which is recommended by climate scientists and experts in the field. The information published on the Tax Foundation website is factual and correctly sourced; however, they occasionally publish misleading information.
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This is the man who is guiding the country. His Casino's did great...for a while. Right up until he leveraged them into bankruptcy...3 times. Trump claims we have had trillions in tariff revenues. People such as yourself believe him. But just do a litle digging and haven't even reached a trillion in revenues. Yet...Trump is spending $12 billion to bail out farmers because of his tariffs. Trump is sending $40 billion to Argentina. Trump is lowering or eliminating the tariff of Argentinean beef so they can import it here. That's hurting the cattle ranchers that supported him.
Then there is the tariff dividend. Earlier in the year (July) he called them tariff rebates, but i guess one of the financial wizards who advise him said that "rebate" implies (correctly) that the taxpayer is the one paying them. His talk about them stopped, but the very next day the good Republican senator from Missouri, Josh Hawley...introduced a rebate bill. But that was only $600 back then.
You are a big fan of Trump....you heard him talk of a tariff dividend...but this time it's $2,.000. The Tax Policy foundation, a non partisan but "center right" organization says that isn't a good idea....it will cost more than the tariffs are bringing into...and...reality alert...their numbers are far lower than Kudwell or Ron Varo are telling Trump.
Tariff Dividends Would Cost More than Tariff Revenues Will Generate
Under nearly any design option, sending out $2,000 payments to Americans would increase, not decrease, the federal budget deficit. A better way to provide relief from the burden of tariffs would be to eliminate the tariffs.
When you spend more than you make, you usually end up in bankruptcy court. And Trump is holding the nations wallet.
And I haven't even touched on the costs that is "Department of War" is spending, attacking Venezuela or Iran or Nigereia. It sounds like he might be willing to use the "war" department to secure Greenland as part of the US.
And please note that I am only pointing to issues, not the Epstein files. That's a political stunt by democrats that is only going to insure that they lose another election. Trump is spending money like a drunken Democrat. Doesn't that bother you at all?
I know that you won't read this post because it is long and doesn't include a video. But sometimes you have to step back and LOOK at what is going on and not rely on twitter posts from his administrations spokesmen.
You “assumed” VERY incorrectly that I believe everything President Trump says.
Of course we have not had Trillions in Tariff revenues. We have however had Trillions in Business commitments from all around the World. Revenues from Tariffs so far have brought in hundreds of Billions from a mixture of sources to the Government coffers. Again you don’t read what “I” write. ✍️ Tariffs are paid by mixed sources including sometimes the consumers if they have no domestic supply.
Argentina 🇦🇷 is a loan. We don’t have enough domestic Beef supply for prices to be lowered so we need Beef (Cows) from International Markets. And it’s not Private Ranchers who are complaining, it’s Corporate owners who want their profits to remain high. One of my best friends comes from a Ranching Family based in Sanderson Texas. His Brother is still one of the largest privately owned Ranchers in America.
I have nothing wrong with a stimulus check being passed on to low income Taxpayers. I feel I make too much to deserve or want one. If the check is sent out this year of course it’s a bribe to try to keep Republicans in power in the midterms. Stimulus checks as we DRAMATICALLY saw with Biden cause massive inflation. No thanks I’m not interested.
Taking Maduro out will create stability throughout Latin America and hopefully will save lives badly crimping the drug trade. Venezuela can be a great ally and business partner. America under Trump is looking to take out all these regional problem regimes. That’s a great thing and other Countries very much wants us to do it. Iran was necessary. Only fools would want them to be a Nuclear armed State.
You and I agree on Epstein. I wish I could get my buddy Danny to see what you and I see. But his response is he has a daughter.
Obviously 🙄 I read all you wrote. I agree with the Trump Administration because they are doing all the things IMO that have needed to be done for at least the last 40 years. Before Trump # 2 I was resigned to leaving America when I retire in 5 years and move down to Panama to live a more peaceful and prosperous life. Now because of the Trump policies I’m looking at Ocala Florida instead. 🇺🇸
Retiring from an Airline with Airline benefits I can always change my mind in the future. Adapt and overcome.
