Trump's tariff-heavy economic fraud will only increase inflation

On October 14, the notoriously illiberal Wall Street Journal reported on a quarterly poll by the news organization: “Most economists believe inflation, interest rates and deficits would be higher under the policies former President Donald Trump would pursue in a second administration. “ than under Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposals.”

The Journal found that the majority of economists surveyed who “say Trump's policies are more likely to lead to inflation, deficits and interest rates” have increased since July.

All Trump does is complain about tariffs and make absurd promises

So the move toward Harris as a solid overseer of the U.S. economy isn't just based on sentiment.

And it probably doesn't help Trump that he talks about his economic plan at rallies and interviews, saying his favorite word is “tariffs,” repeating the phrase “drill, baby, drill,” and promising that he'll magically make everything perfect becomes.

When Trump was president, the economy wasn't “the best”

He relies heavily on his incorrect assessment of the economy as president. As the AP reported in May, the economic data reveals “a far more complicated reality during Trump's time in the White House.” His tax cuts never delivered the promised growth. Its budget deficits skyrocketed and then remained relatively high under (the Biden administration). His tariffs and trade deals never brought back all the factory jobs that were lost.”