⚠️ ECONOMIC ALERT! The Fed says tariffs are pushing prices UP – and YOU might pay the price! 💥

The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) just released its Beige Book, and here's the big takeaway:

Tariffs are increasing business costs across all 12 districts – and most companies plan to pass those costs on to consumers.

📊 Key Findings:

Input costs are rising due to tariffs

Companies are either applying tariff surcharges or shortening pricing windows

Many expect to raise prices for customers

But some report profit margin squeezes due to weak demand, especially in consumer-facing sectors

📉 Economic activity?

5 districts saw slight growth

3 stayed flat

4 reported declines (mild to moderate)

🚨 What’s changing:

Car and durable goods sales are up — people rushing to buy before price hikes

Travel is down, both for leisure and business

International visitors decreased

Home sales up slightly, but inventory remains very low

Meanwhile, President Trump claims the U.S. is "making a lot of money" from tariffs and says even China and the EU want to make deals.

He promises this will lead to lower taxes and says:

"We won’t be the world’s laughingstock anymore."

‼️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

The next Fed interest rate decision is on May 6–7.

Current rates: 4.25% to 4.5%

Stay informed. These changes could hit your wallet soon.

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