There is no doubt that Trump’s victory was largely fueled by the public anger over inflation. What is the GOP planning to do about it?
Tariffs and deportations will result in higher prices for goods, including food. Deporting construction workers, imposing tariffs on materials, and providing federal protection for single-family zoning will drive up housing prices. Cutting Obamacare subsidies will cause many consumers to pay more for health care. Reducing the federal role in higher education will make it less affordable. There is no plan, as far as I can tell, to deal with rising child care costs.
Against that, Trump intends to reduce the price of gas by encouraging domestic oil production even though it is already at a record high. Does that sound like much of an inflation-fighting agenda to you?