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Yes, non-discretionary goods (inelastic demand) prices could rise. But increasing taxes reduces aggregate demand, so there should be deflationary pressure on non-discretionary goods. I’m not a fan of the tariffs b/c they are a regressive tax, yet tariffs aren’t inherently inflationary.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:53 PM
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