Inflation Drop as a Surprise
Inflation fell sharply to 2.7%, described as a “tumble” rather than a gradual decline.
This is a direct contradiction to warnings from economists and political opponents who predicted Trump’s policies would cause inflation to spike.


Energy Dominance
Major factor behind falling inflation.
Trump administration rolled back federal barriers, accelerated drilling approvals, and signaled a return to energy independence.
Lower energy costs reduced transportation, manufacturing, and distribution expenses, creating economy-wide benefits.


Tariffs and Trade Policy
Critics claimed tariffs would raise consumer prices and cause supply chain chaos.
Document asserts the opposite happened:

Foreign producers absorbed costs.
No empty shelves or shortages.
American manufacturing expanded, reducing reliance on foreign inputs.
Tariffs framed as “targeted leverage” restoring fairness without harming consumers.


Deregulation
Reduced compliance costs and bureaucratic delays.
Businesses saved money, accelerated product delivery, hired more workers, and kept prices lower.
Introduces concept of “invisible inflation”—costs from regulation that Trump eliminated.


Confidence & Market Psychology
Inflation partly psychological; Trump restored confidence.
Businesses invested, consumers stopped panic buying, markets stabilized.
Fiscal discipline signals (cutting wasteful spending, controlling federal programs) reassured investors.


Overall Impact
Inflation decline attributed to:

Energy independence.
Smart tariffs.
Deregulation.
Confidence restoration.
Fiscal restraint.
It's a “gigantic win” for lower and middle-class families.

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<ul>
<li>
Inflation Drop as a Surprise
<ul>
<li>Inflation fell sharply to 2.7%, described as a &ldquo;tumble&rdquo; rather than a gradual decline.</li>
<li>This is a direct contradiction to warnings from economists and political opponents who predicted Trump&rsquo;s policies would cause inflation to spike.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Energy Dominance
<ul>
<li>Major factor behind falling inflation.</li>
<li>Trump administration rolled back federal barriers, accelerated drilling approvals, and signaled a return to energy independence.</li>
<li>Lower energy costs reduced transportation, manufacturing, and distribution expenses, creating economy-wide benefits.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Tariffs and Trade Policy
<ul>
<li>Critics claimed tariffs would raise consumer prices and cause supply chain chaos.</li>
<li>Document asserts the opposite happened:
<ul>
<li>Foreign producers absorbed costs.</li>
<li>No empty shelves or shortages.</li>
<li>American manufacturing expanded, reducing reliance on foreign inputs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Tariffs framed as &ldquo;targeted leverage&rdquo; restoring fairness without harming consumers.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Deregulation
<ul>
<li>Reduced compliance costs and bureaucratic delays.</li>
<li>Businesses saved money, accelerated product delivery, hired more workers, and kept prices lower.</li>
<li>Introduces concept of &ldquo;invisible inflation&rdquo;&mdash;costs from regulation that Trump eliminated.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Confidence &amp; Market Psychology
<ul>
<li>Inflation partly psychological; Trump restored confidence.</li>
<li>Businesses invested, consumers stopped panic buying, markets stabilized.</li>
<li>Fiscal discipline signals (cutting wasteful spending, controlling federal programs) reassured investors.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Overall Impact
<ul>
<li>Inflation decline attributed to:
<ul>
<li>Energy independence.</li>
<li>Smart tariffs.</li>
<li>Deregulation.</li>
<li>Confidence restoration.</li>
<li>Fiscal restraint.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>It's a&nbsp;&ldquo;gigantic win&rdquo; for lower and middle-class families.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Media Got It Wrong—Again! Inflation Plummets to 2.7%

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