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Americans should be reassured by high prices, apparently. Does Trump's team really think we're that stupid | Arwa Mahdawi
Trump's chief economic adviser Kevin Hassett claims high prices for food, electricity, and housing are positive, despite a record-low consumer sentiment index. The article critiques Hassett's assertion, suggesting it dismisses public economic concerns as politically motivated.
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