It’s become a familiar song and dance, hasn’t it? President Trump makes a bold move to put American workers and businesses first – like his common-sense tariffs – and like clockwork, the liberal outrage machine kicks into high gear. You can almost hear the synchronized clutching of pearls as they wail about imminent economic doom, predicting that any step to protect American interests will surely backfire and hurt the very people it’s designed to help.

You have to wonder if these people ever glance at their own scorecards, or perhaps they just conveniently forget. When they were calling the shots, did everyday Americans suddenly feel their wallets getting fatter, or was it more of the same old managed decline and apologies for American strength they seem so fond of? Their dire predictions about Trump’s policies rarely seem to match up with the reality hardworking families experience.

But enough about their predictable hand-wringing and doom-casting. Let’s talk about what’s actually happening in President Trump’s economy, shall we? While the critics were busy predicting a tariff-induced apocalypse, the latest numbers paint a decidedly different, and dare we say, rather rosy picture. The truth is, the sky isn’t falling; in fact, inflation continues to cool its jets.

The year-on-year inflation rate actually dropped in April to an encouraging 2.3 percent, down from 2.4 percent in March. This isn’t just a one-off blip either; it marks the third consecutive month of decline, a welcome trend for everyone tired of runaway prices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics laid it out clearly:

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, after falling 0.1 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, all items index increased 2.3 percent before seasonal adjustment.”

And get this – that 2.3 percent is the lowest inflation reading we’ve seen since way back in February of 2021. For the third month running, the so-called “experts” who forecast these things actually overestimated how much prices would rise. Funny how that works when common-sense conservative policies are in place, isn’t it?

So Much for That Tariff Tantrum

Now, remember all that noise about how President Trump’s tariffs, especially those “Liberation Day” tariffs and the tough stance on China, were going to send prices soaring for American consumers? Well, the April numbers effectively poured a big bucket of cold water on that fiery rhetoric. Many economists fully expected those tariffs to push up consumer prices, but the report shows that simply hasn’t happened.

Consider this: prices for new cars, a sector many fretted would be hit hard by tariffs, were flat. And used car prices? They actually fell by 0.5 percent. Even prices for things like apparel (down 0.2 percent for the month) and toys, games, and hobbies (down 0.3 percent for the month) – categories often packed with imported goods – saw decreases. It seems President Trump’s strategy of putting America first isn’t just good for national pride; it’s not breaking the bank either, despite what the naysayers screeched.

Your Wallet Can Breathe a Little Easier

This cooling inflation isn’t just an abstract number; it’s translating into real relief for American families, especially for our seniors living on fixed incomes. Energy prices, a huge factor in household budgets, are down a significant 3.7 percent compared to a year ago. And gasoline? Prices at the pump have fallen a whopping 11.8 percent over the past year. That’s more money in your pocket, plain and simple.

But the good news doesn’t stop at the gas station. Grocery prices actually fell 0.4 percent in April. And for a truly potent symbol of this turnaround, look no further than the breakfast table: egg prices plummeted an astonishing 12.7 percent last month! That’s the biggest drop since 1984. Remember when the liberal media made it sound like you’d need a second mortgage to afford an omelet? It turns out strong leadership can crack that problem too.

So, while the usual chorus of critics continues to sing their dreary tune, the facts on the ground tell a story of an American economy finding its footing and delivering for its people under President Trump. His America-First approach, including those much-maligned tariffs, is clearly not the economic bogeyman the left portrayed. Instead, we’re seeing inflation ease and prices for everyday essentials stabilize or even drop. It’s almost as if putting American interests first actually… works.

Key Takeaways:

• Trump’s leadership delivers: inflation drops to a multi-year low of 2.3%, defying liberal predictions.
• American families see real savings as Trump’s policies slash gas, grocery, and egg prices.
• Liberal ‘expert’ forecasts fail again; Trump’s America-First agenda boosts our economy.

Sources: The Post Millennial, Breitbart