Opinion | Why Trump's Deportations Will Drive Up Your Grocery Bill
Briefly

Trump's proposed mass deportations could severely degrade productive capacity, balloon deficits, and ultimately lead to significant inflation, contradicting his promises to relieve consumer cost burdens.
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates Trump's tax plans will add almost $8 trillion to the debt, questioning the feasibility of his promised economic policies.
While past deficits have not always caused inflation, Trump's economic approach in a full employment scenario raises concerns about his ability to manage inflationary pressures effectively.
The surge in immigration during Biden's term helped to produce a more robust labor force that mitigated inflation, highlighting how Trump's deportation policies might reverse these gains significantly.
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