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submitted 1 week ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to c/usa@midwest.social

US consumer sentiment hits a record low as Trump's policies wreak havoc on the economy.

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people have no money -> people spend no money

[-] Drusas@piefed.social 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Also, people fear soon having no money -> people spending less money.

I'd planned to spend tens of thousands of dollars to replace a crumbling retaining wall this year. Noooope. Maybe next year.

[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything.

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