‘Sneakflation’: How Trump’s tariffs are gradually raising costs for American consumers

[u/zubbs99]

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/economy/us-tariffs-passthrough-consumers

[u/fluteofski- → u/[deleted]]

Big beautiful inflation! Consumers came to me with tears in their eyes, saying thank you. Thank you sir for increasing our monthly expenses and tanking my buying power and affordability of goods.

[u/bluegrassgazer → u/fluteofski-]

And, sir, I just want to express what an honor it is to show my patriotism by paying more for goods, because it allows us to lower taxes on your billionaire friends, sir. What a time to be alive.

[u/captaincanada84 → u/bluegrassgazer]

Did you say this with tears in your eyes?