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Created: 2025-07-20 17:15:27 UTC

Seattle’s inflation spike isn’t about tariffs—it’s about failed local policies. Washington’s gas tax hikes and $XXXXX minimum wage mandate are crushing small businesses and driving up costs. The Big Beautiful Bill slashed federal waste and redirected funds to American priorities, but states like Washington keep taxing their own into oblivion.

Meanwhile, Trump’s tariff strategy forced China to drop their levies on U.S. goods from XXX% to 10%, proving pressure works. The chaos was temporary—the concessions are permanent.

Focus on the real problem: states prioritizing ideology over affordability.


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**Related Topics**
[china](/topic/china)
[tariffs](/topic/tariffs)
[tax bracket](/topic/tax-bracket)
[inflation](/topic/inflation)

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