Services Inflation Revival Blemishes Otherwise Rosy US Macro Picture

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1. You know what seems like a good idea right about now? How about we cut rates and uncork the money spigot. That surely won’t end up creating hyper inflation, right? Right???

2. Even if the delivery logistics are worked out, consumers will now see a new line item on any potential purchase, labelled “tariff,” that will serve as a constant reminder of Trump’s new tax on their purchases—if they can even afford to place orders in the first place.

   And remember, this is just one sliver of the tariff pie, as U.S. consumers and businesses face steep cost hikes on everything else coming from overseas, including the raw materials that even “made in America” products require.

   Voters were too stupid to understand what they were voting for as Trump nonsensically promised pain-free tariffs paid by other countries.

   Now, their education begins.

   ‘De minimis’ loophole is ending; here’s what it means for online orders
   https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/28/de-minimis-expiration-shipping-prices-consumers/

   1. My preferred source for certain men’s clothing items (UK based) has suspended shipments to the US.

      1. Well don’t worry: I have a selection of 5 new Heisenberg Report shirts coming in three weeks. They’re all made in America and shipped from America.

         1. Now that’s some good news. Looking forward to seeing what you put up on the site!

         2. I will ping you directly to confirm the new payments you will make to me for not wearing your merch. Akin to a tariff or protection levy.

         3. I feel better already!

         4. Marketing genius.