NEW DATA: Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks
The article claims that President Donald J. Trump’s economic agenda is delivering tangible benefits for American families, citing new data from DoorDash’s State of Local Commerce report. It argues that inflation is easing, prices are starting to fall, and wages are rising.
1. Inflation has been “tamed.”
- The Breakfast Basics Index (3 eggs, a glass of milk, a bagel, and an avocado)
- The Everyday Essentials Index (toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent, pain medicine, diapers)
2. Some consumer prices are actually declining.
Over the last year, prices declined for:
- Food items: cheese, cereals & bars, fresh fruits, frozen meals, packaged meals, condiments
- Household/consumer goods: batteries, computers & accessories, phones & accessories
- Health & personal care: medicines, oral care, vitamins & supplements
- Lifestyle: outdoor products, toys & games
3. Wages are outpacing certain price increases.
- Nationally, wage growth is outpacing restaurant price increases.
- This is also true at the city level in about half of the cities studied.
4. Local economies show resilience.
- 56% of consumers say they’ve seen fewer business closures in their communities over the past year.
- Overall food spending is up nearly 5% versus last year, faster than price increases, suggesting consumers are buying more from local businesses.
The piece frames these data points as evidence that Trump’s policies are:
- Lowering costs at “breakfast tables and store shelves”
- Supporting wage growth
- Strengthening local economies as part of an effort to “Make America Affordable Again.”
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