Жизнь и налоги при Трампе

[mikeG]

Есть надежда, что налоги станут меньше. Я плачу огромные суммы дважды в год: в январе и в апреле. И эти налоги не дают спокойно дышать.

Если меньше, как в прошлый раз, то спасибо, не надо.

[Луиджи]

не надо "как в прошлый раз". надо просто оставить, как оно есть

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Gold prices set a new high in February: What's fuelling the cost?

The price of gold has set a new all-time high in February of over $2,950 (Rs 2.52 lakh) per 28.34 grammes, outperforming the US markets. Experts suggest this surge comes owing to the fear of inflation stoked by US President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs, along with increased demand from central banks.

The drivers behind this surge include heightened uncertainty and fear of inflation that has been stoked by US President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs, together with increased demand from central banks.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/go ... 66558.html

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Rising egg prices and high demand are prompting consumers to rent or buy chickens, but experts warn the move may not cut costs

Egg consumers search for alternatives

Across the country, several hatcheries who spoke with CBS News said they're seeing significantly more interest in buying chickens.

"Sales have gone up dramatically for all the people I know that sell chickens," Ron Goldsmith said.

Goldsmith said sales of feed for chickens at his pet store, Mike's Feed Farm in Riverdale, New Jersey, have more than doubled since October.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bird-flu-e ... -chickens/

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Gas Prices Set To Rise in 'Weeks Ahead,' Analyst Warns

While drivers in the United States are enjoying slightly cheaper gas this week, prices are likely to rise again in the spring, analyst Patrick De Haan warned, driven by a seasonal spike in demand.

De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, urged motorists to brace themselves for "the typical March madness" coming their way, which will cause an "abrupt spike" in gas prices in the coming weeks.

Prices at the pump have a strong impact on Americans' personal finances and the way they feel about the country's economy and its political leaders. Rising gas prices under the last President Joe Biden played a role in voters' negative perception of his handling of the nation and fueled their frustration with his administration.

While Donald Trump has promised to lower the cost of living for Americans, factors beyond his control may bring prices higher and stoke up unhappiness among voters.

https://www.newsweek.com/gas-prices-set ... ns-2035725

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Denny’s reportedly adds egg surcharge amid rising prices and bird flu shortages

Denny’s, the popular American diner chain, has reportedly joined a growing number of restaurants responding to the nationwide egg shortage by adding a temporary surcharge to its egg-based meals at some locations.

The egg shortage is driven by an ongoing bird flu outbreak that has decimated flocks across the US since the beginning of 2022. Egg supplies have dwindled and prices have soared as a result, forcing many businesses to adapt.

“Our pricing decisions are being made market-by-market, and restaurant-by-restaurant due to the regional impacts of the egg shortage,” Denny’s said in a statement to multiple outlets.

https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/02/25/ ... shortages/

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Restaurants Warn of Potential $12 Billion Hit From Trump Tariffs

The US trade group representing restaurants urged President Donald Trump to spare food and drinks from tariffs, estimating the levies could cost the industry more than $12 billion and lead to higher prices for consumers.

In a letter to the president, the National Restaurant Association said companies would have no choice but to raise prices if tariffs came into effect, citing the industry’s already-tight profit margins of 3% to 5% on average. Trump pledged during his campaign to tame inflation.

https://financialpost.com/pmn/business- ... mp-tariffs

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Americans Are Expecting Higher Prices. That Could Unnerve the Fed.

More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.

Fresh off the worst inflation shock in decades, Americans are once again bracing for higher prices.

Expectations about future inflation have started to move up, according to metrics closely watched by officials at the Federal Reserve. So far, the data, including a consumer survey from the University of Michigan and market-based measures of investors’ expectations, does not suggest that price pressures are perceived to be on the verge of spiraling out of control.

But the recent jump has been significant enough to warrant attention, stoking yet more uncertainty about an economic outlook already clouded by President Trump’s ever-evolving approach to trade, immigration, taxation and other policy areas. On Tuesday, a survey from the Conference Board showed that consumer confidence fell sharply in February and inflation expectations rose as Americans fretted about the surging price of eggs and the potential impact of tariffs.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/busi ... trump.html

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Electricity prices are spiking. That’s a problem for Trump.

The president vowed on the campaign trail to cut energy costs in half. They’re now approaching levels not seen since the 1990s.

President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to cut energy costs in half is facing a daunting reality.

Electricity prices are tracking toward heights unseen since the 1990s when factoring in inflation, according to a new report from the conservative think tank American Enterprise Institute (AEI).

Skyrocketing demand from power-hungry technology like artificial intelligence is driving the trend, and Americans are feeling the pinch.

https://www.eenews.net/articles/electri ... for-trump/

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USDA details new plan to tackle bird flu and lower egg prices

https://www.wsiltv.com/news/health/usda ... 6671d.html

In a new op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined a new strategy she says will mitigate the spread of bird flu and lower the price of eggs — a signature issue of the 2024 election.

Rollins says the USDA will invest $1 billion in the new plan, which will be paid for, at least in part, by Department of Government Efficiency cuts.

According to Rollins’ op-ed:

USDA will spend $500 million to help enhance biosecurity measures to help keep the virus off farms. This can include restricting access to farms, increasing sanitation and improved hygiene. Rollins said USDA will expand a pilot program started under the Biden administration which sends USDA inspectors to assess biosecurity measures on farms.
The US government will spend $400 million to reimburse farmers with affected flocks. The US already compensates farmers for the loss of their chickens. In December, USDA added a requirement that poultry producers pass a biosecurity audit before they could be compensated.
USDA, which regulates vaccines for animals, is exploring the use of vaccines and therapeutics but it hasn’t authorized use of any yet.
The US will cut back on regulations on egg producers and “make it easier for families to raise backyard chickens.”
The US government will consider temporary imports of eggs to reduce prices

Importantly, the agency stopped short of authorizing the use of a bird flu vaccine for poultry in the United States. US poultry producers have strongly resisted vaccinating their flocks because America is a leading exporter, and many countries won’t accept birds that have been vaccinated.

The World Organization for Animal Health says vaccination may now be a necessary measure to control the spread of bird flu, which has moved from being a seasonal scourge to becoming a year-round threat for many different species of mammals, including dairy cattle.

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Egg prices are predicted to increase by 41.1% in 2025, according to a report released by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday.

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U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts

Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.

The United States economy is starting to show signs of strain as President Trump’s abrupt moves to shrink federal spending, lay off government workers and impose tariffs on America’s largest trading partners rattle businesses and reverberate across states and cities.

Funding freezes and firings of federal workers combined with the prospect of costly trade wars are souring consumer sentiment, raising inflation expectations and stalling business investment plans, according to recent economic surveys.

Local economies are also bracing for a sudden withdrawal of fiscal support, forcing officials to contemplate tax increases or municipal bond offerings to stabilize their budgets. While Mr. Trump has acknowledged that his policies could bring some initial pain, the early warning signs suggest that his blunt approach could come with more ominous risks to the economy.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/busi ... onomy.html

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Eggs are not the only expensive food: Beef prices are also on the rise

One effect has been a rebound for the chicken and pork industries

It’s not just eggs getting expensive. Beef prices have also been on the rise, with executives at various companies noting in recent earnings calls that it’s creating significant challenges.

In January, prices for beef and veal rose 5.5%, outpacing the entire food-at-home category, which rose 1.9%, according to the Labor Department's Consumer Price Index.

Courtney Schmidt, Sector Manager at Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, told FOX Business the uptick in beef prices is driven by tighter U.S. beef production with consistent consumer demand.

EGG PRICES PREDICTED TO JUMP OVER 40% IN 2025: USDA

Currently, the U.S. cattle herd is experiencing a down cycle with cattle inventories at historically low levels in 2025, according to Schmidt.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/egg ... -also-rise

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Coffee prices increasing due to poor harvests, global shortages

Coffee prices are rising globally, including in Tulsa, due to poor harvests and drought conditions in top coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam, leading to increased costs for both local coffee shops and consumers.

Due to coffee bean shortages in some of the world's top coffee-supplying countries, your morning cup of joe is getting a little more expensive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, coffee prices have increased more than 3% over the past year, with instant coffee seeing the biggest jump at 7%.

Local coffee roasters say that in January 2024, they were paying around $2.40 per pound of coffee. A year later, they say that's increased about 70%, nearing $4 per pound.

https://www.newson6.com/story/67c046178 ... l-shortage

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Starbucks to lay off 1,100 employees and cut drinks from its menu

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Farmers feeling effects of the federal freeze

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Weekly jobless claims jump to 242,000, more than expected in latest sign of economic softening

Key Points

Jobless claims for the week ended Feb. 22 totaled a seasonally adjusted 242,000, up 22,000 from the previous week’s revised level and higher than the Dow Jones estimate for 225,000.
In Washington, D.C., new claims totaled 2,047, an increase of 421, or 26%, the largest number for the city since March 25, 2023.
In other economic news, orders for “durable” goods such as aircraft, appliances and computers unexpectedly jumped 3.1% in January.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/27/weekly- ... wtab-en-us

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Consumer confidence under Trump COLLAPSES, lowest in 4 years

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Crisis brews as global drought set to send NYC’s coffee prices soaring

A coffee crisis is brewing.

The cost of New Yorkers’ morning java is about to get even more expensive – by up to $1 – as a prolonged drought in Brazil, which produces nearly half the world’s Arabica beans, sends shockwaves around the world.

“It’s a nightmare,” said Peter Longo, whose family has owned New York’s Porto Rico Importing Co. for three generations.

Earlier this month, Arabica futures – which coffee roasters like Longo have to buy to get their supply – reached a historic high of $4 per pound on commodity markets, double the $2 price just a year ago.

Two weeks ago, Longo raised the price of his bulk coffee beans from $15.99 to $16.99 a pound in response to the global shortage. On Monday, the price at his coffee bar is going up, by somewhere between 5-10% depending on the beverage. A medium latte or cappuccino will go from $4.90 to $5.20.

https://nypost.com/2025/03/01/us-news/p ... al-supply/