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Trumponomics and the price of eggs

Feb 19, 2025
Rogé Karma, a staff writer at The Atlantic specializing in economics, dives into the tumultuous landscape of today's economy. He discusses the surprising spike in egg prices linked to the bird flu and examines how tariffs are reshaping markets. Karma sheds light on inflation trends, the Federal Reserve's challenges, and the implications of rising interest rates on home ownership. Additionally, he tackles the potential fallout of federal layoffs and critiques misconceptions surrounding mass deportations and their impact on native employment.
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