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From houses to cars to rosé, Trump’s economic policy is raising prices for average Americans, like our 'Betty' – MSNBC News


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Betty, our hypothetical (but extremely familiar) working mother, is hurting from President Donald Trump’s economy. From a dozen eggs to her favorite rosé, prices are increasing, and Betty’s wallet is hurting. Her son Bobby, who just turned 16, also wants a car, but new U.S. tariffs on cars and auto parts increases prices across the market. So, Bobby will have to wait. And the uncertainty in the market has hit Betty’s retirement savings – Betty’s having a hard time right now. 



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