By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Despite a rising stock market, the economy is in worse shape than a year ago, largely due to Trump’s policies. Public disapproval of his economic handling is evident, yet media coverage has been lacking. Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have damaged trade relationships and led to job losses and price increases. While tariffs generated increased revenue, it is significantly less than income tax revenue.
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The Trump Recession is Coming, and all signs point to it.
It’s a phrase that’s been circulating, a premonition felt by many, and the reality is starting to bite. Inflation, that silent thief, is at work, making those weekly grocery bills a lot heftier. The numbers don’t lie, and neither do our wallets. Comparing costs from just a year ago reveals a stark increase – a hike that’s hard to ignore. From produce to meat, the essentials are becoming more expensive. Some are reporting their grocery bills up by 25-30% compared to last year, and even the discount shops are feeling the pinch. It’s not just food, either. Power bills are climbing. A 20% increase is not uncommon. This isn’t just a perception; it’s a growing economic strain, felt by ordinary Americans, a warning sign that something is fundamentally amiss.
The causes are complex, but some are clear. Tariffs, a cornerstone of Trump’s economic policies, are contributing to the problem. They inflate the cost of goods, impacting everything from the new oven you buy to the prices on store shelves. Remember that oven that jumped up in price by $1.6k? That’s a direct consequence of tariffs. At the same time, the rising costs of goods are being compounded by the rapid advancements in AI, which threatens to restructure the market, contributing to a financial downturn that will impact the normal citizen. It’s a recipe for economic instability, and it’s already stirring. Layoffs are occurring. Credit cards are maxed out. Life is stressful for no good reason. The financial strain is intensifying.
The impact is not merely a matter of opinion. Consider this: a local contractor’s budget is showing a decline when compared to the previous year’s budget, and this is happening in a rural setting. The economy is showing a dip when the local businesses are the first to suffer. Bankruptcy filings are on the rise. If you’re a bankruptcy attorney, you’re likely reshaping your entire business strategy to accommodate the current circumstances. The financial pressure is real, and it’s beginning to manifest in ways that impact the wider community.
The irony isn’t lost on many. The media, during the Biden administration, continuously reported on the potential for recession; yet, with economic decisions that appear to hurt the economy from the start, the current situation has resulted in barely a peep. The voices of those feeling the impact are becoming more urgent. Many are pointing fingers at Trump. They’re not shying away from the fact that he is directly responsible for this economic downturn. They call it the Trumpcession, the Great Trumppression, or something even more dire.
This looming recession, however, is not without its beneficiaries. Some are observing that Trump’s supporters will benefit, while at the same time, those in power will leverage this as an opportunity to acquire more assets. These people don’t care, and the outcome will still be Biden’s fault. The public is being promised that the costs will fall, but it is the blind eye of the MAGA movement. It’s here, brah, and the consequences are real and will not be a joke to bear.
The situation is made worse by the absence of true leadership. The adults seem to be gone. They don’t seem to care about the trade wars and other factors contributing to the economic decline. The last bastion of sanity and hope for economic recovery is under threat. As the economy declines, the Trump team is likely to copy the Turkish economic policy of inflation. This will be an inflationary spiral downwards, which will impact the American economy.
The warning signs are everywhere. Grocery prices are up, gas is going up, and bills are going up. The real economic crisis is coming. We are facing what could be a major downturn that would upend the US as the global economic leader. The signs are there. This has happened before, but this time, the conditions may be just right for something much more severe. It’s time to face the reality: The Trump Recession is Coming.