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The price is never right anymore

February 19, 2026·25 min·4-min readsolonews
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President Trump's tariffs have failed to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, which hit a record high in 2025 despite promises otherwise; meanwhile, inflation and shifting consumer behavior continue to strain household budgets, while smaller, high-content restaurants are reshaping the dining sc

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Fran DunawayErica YorkJoe GagnonJohn HartleyJean-Pierre DubéHeidi ShearholzKate CraterFrancisco Minaldi

Books

The Price is Right

Companies

Tomboy X ApparelCapital EconomicsPeterson InstituteTax FoundationCouncil on Foreign RelationsKPMG

Topics

EconomicsImmigrationInflationUs Politics

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