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2. Tariffs will hurt everyone, not just wealthy people or people with stock investments. Consider tariffs to be our quasi-”Chelsea” reality, “Whatever happens to you happens to me.” Economists lined up to tell Trump that increasing tariffs would tank the economy, and even Jerome Powell, the Fed Chairman, effectively said it would have a negative impact on inflation and increasing the costs of goods. Naturally, Trump doubled down and stocks plummeted. Why this matters for you: Expect a price hike for almost everything that you buy from alcohol, rice, and bananas, to shoes, clothes, and car insurance. Yes, car insurance is on the list because the cost of replacement car parts are often imported and insurance companies will want to offset that cost to you. 3. Access to information will be the ultimate battle. Control of information is power. I mean, it’s the only reason that “Greg/Gary” gave Natasha Rothwell’s character, “Belinda,” $5 million on White Lotus. The Trump administration continues to use its control of information to eliminate as many historical facts about Black and brown people as possible, including the slavery related artifacts and exhibits featured at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and deleting Harriet Tubman from the National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad. Why this matters for you: After public outcry, the National Park Service restored Harriet Tubman’s information to their webpage, but this is the latest example of how the administration is attempting to erase history and rewrite their own version. Remember, you have the power to speak out and drive change in this moment.
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