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US Tariffs, Sigh!

Geneva Olson

Geneva Olson

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BigNate said:
Okay, according to Google: (sorry, copy and paste... you could have done this too...):
"In the USA, average prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), are trending upward, but at a slower pace than in the recent past. While the overall inflation rate is down significantly from its recent highs, it's still above historical averages, and many consumers are still experiencing the effects of higher prices."
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I actually did. That's why I told you to do it. You cant magically lower prices after the number biden did on the economy..

did you miss the part that im crunchy? i tend to not eat mcdonalds. however, I did purchase it for my grandkids about a year ago. walked in and the chick said, "mcdonalds aint cheap no more". so mcdonalds price increases went up under biden.

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thanks for playing. i have work to do. 3 vans coming in tomorrow, a partial wrap wednesday and a rebranding of a church next week.
 
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BigNate

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Geneva Olson said:
I actually did. That's why I told you to do it. You cant magically lower prices after the number biden did on the economy..

did you miss the part that im crunchy? i tend to not eat mcdonalds. however, I did purchase it for my grandkids about a year ago. walked in and the chick said, "mcdonalds aint cheap no more". so mcdonalds price increases went up under biden.
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Nothing you showed supported that inflation is currently non-existent, nor that prices are not going up... you had even stated that your groceries are now costing less... (you even say they are "way down")

Inflation may be at a relative low, but it is still well above historic averages, and there is absolutely inflation in the USA economy at the moment...
 
Geneva Olson

Geneva Olson

Expert Storyteller
BigNate said:
Nothing you showed supported that inflation is currently non-existent, nor that prices are not going up... you had even stated that your groceries are now costing less... (you even say they are "way down")

Inflation may be at a relative low, but it is still well above historic averages, and there is absolutely inflation in the USA economy at the moment...
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my grocery bill was cut in half. that is way down.

but to be fair. your big mac went up in 2024 under biden
 
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ikarasu

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I think it was a year ago now when I first noticed the price increase in Washington. Went to USA.... Didn't buy much because the prices looked absymal, got 1 paper bag worth and it was over $120 usd :oops: before it would have been. $30-50 depending what I bought. Went back again a few months ago.... Just got an electric truck and wanted to do a road trip. Ended up not buying anything aside from a case or two of soda we can't get.

Inflation has hit Canada too. But I really feel like Canada's was a bit higher than normal, and to me it felt like prices went up in USA by a good 40% on most items.... Part of it due to our dollar being weak compared to usd, but a bigger part was everything just cost more.

Again... That's only WA, I know they have a high min wage and a few other things which may have inflation hit higher, but it looks like all online prices are high too.


I know there's not many gamers on here... But I had to buy my kid a switch 2. It costs $345 usd in Japan.... Or $450 usd in America... Nintendo specifically said that was due to tarrifs. Canada got hit too because they didn't want Americans buying all their switched from Canada.... But that's a 25% increase due to tarrifs. Games are 20% more as well
 
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BigNate

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Geneva Olson said:
my grocery bill was cut in half. that is way down.

but to be fair. your big mac went up in 2024 under biden
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yes.... MY point is that it WENT UP --- and IS GOING UP... YOU claimed it is going down... prices have not dropped. You claimed there is not any inflation -- things cost more and my money is worth less -- that is inflation in my book.

I will say that if you truly feel prices for groceries have gone down in your area, then it is my opinion that you are mistaken... Please send any set of receipts for groceries with identical items costing lower now as compared to 6 months or more ago... (you may be correct, but I cannot find any evidence of prices dropping across whole categories of items such as "groceries" -- if you want to make a point that prices have been going down, scan a few receipts and show a modicum of proof....)
 
MikePro

MikePro

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sooo you don't believe HER?!?
the #metoo movement must have been rough for ya

maybe you should post YOUR receipts, and let the lady tell ya how to save a buck or a few
 
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