The Summer of Stagflation Is Here
Trump’s tariffs are bringing a dreaded trio of economic forces to bear. Here’s how to survive the squeeze.
Kaz Weida
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Kaz Weida is a freelance journalist and photographer. Her areas of expertise include personal finance, education, politics, and all things foodie. You'll find her in Popular Mechanics, CNET, and on Threads @kazweida, where she's probably getting into "good" trouble.
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