Mitchell Hartman, a Marketplace reporter specializing in industrial metals, explores the lingering effects of tariffs on steel and aluminum industries. He highlights how consumer inflation expectations remain stubbornly at 3%, despite shifts in economic policies. The conversation touches on the rising costs of homeowner's insurance and property taxes exacerbating housing affordability issues. Additionally, the impact of eliminating vehicle safety inspections in Texas raises safety concerns among drivers. A multifaceted look at how economic changes intersect with everyday life.

Mitchell Hartman, a Marketplace reporter specializing in steel and aluminum tariffs, discusses the ongoing impacts of various policy changes on the economy. He highlights that despite rising inflation concerns, consumer spending habits remain steady, especially in dining out. Hartman delves into the dual nature of steel and aluminum tariffs affecting different markets, the struggle of homeowners grappling with soaring insurance and property taxes, and the contentious debate over recent vehicle safety inspection abolishments.