New data released by the Department of Labor show that inflation rose 0.2% in July, marking an increase for the fourth consecutive month.
The latest inflation data underscores a stalled economy that lost 11,000 manufacturing jobs in June and created 258,000 fewer jobs in May and June than previously reported, resulting in Trump firing Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, instead of being honest with American families about his failures.
“Americans can’t even trust the federal government to provide a real, clear picture of the economy now that Trump is turning economic data into a political weapon,” said American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson Brandon Weathersby. “But he can’t cover up the real-life damage his economic policies are doing to small business owners, workers, and the next generation of Americans. People can’t trust the data, and they clearly can’t trust him to fix his failures and deliver on his promises.”
Trump can’t cover up or spin the real-life damage created by his chaotic economic policies:
- In Georgia, one mother told local reporters, “I’ve noticed things go up in groceries. I have 2 small boys, and so I noticed that definitely groceries have gone up, especially when it comes to providing them lunch. Knowing that policies are changing within schools. So, now that free lunch is at risk, I get a little bit nervous being able to make sure that they are properly fed.”
- Many Iowans are part of the 53% of Americans who say grocery costs are a major source of stress. One woman told local reporters,“The price is killing me. Instead of saving money in my bank account, I use it for groceries.”
- In North Carolina, one mother told local reporters, “I’m definitely seeing an increase in the prices. The tariffs are definitely a little scary.”
- In Nevada, Javier Anaya, owner of Pinches Tacos, said he was forced to close his flagship restaurant in Las Vegas. “Our restaurants being family-owned, they’re like babies to us. So when we have to make a decision like that. Trust me. We have tried everything to keep it open…. For sure, in the 17 years that we’ve been in business, the most difficult part.”
- In Arizona, Gabe Hagen, co-founder of Brick Road Coffee, described the pressure his business is under thanks to tariffs, saying, “What we have to do is we kind of have to react on a moment-by-moment basis, just because we’re looking at payroll to payroll. Big corporations they can manage on a quarterly basis or even say I can take a year’s worth of losses to adapt to navigate this. I can’t do that.”
- The Georgia Chamber of Commerce noted the effect of Trump’s policies on the construction industry, saying, “If you’re a small business or looking to buy a new home, you may see the costs of construction go up.”
Published: Aug 12, 2025 | Last Modified: Aug 21, 2025