Inflation Crashes to 2.7%—Trump’s Playbook Schools the 'Experts'

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Jan 2, 2026 · 12m

Inflation Drop Inflation fell unexpectedly to 2.7%, which the author claims validates Trump’s economic strategy. Energy Policy Impact Deregulation and expansion of domestic oil and gas production lowered energy costs, reducing transportation and manufacturing expenses across the economy. Tariffs and Trade Contrary to predictions of price hikes and supply chain chaos, tariffs pressured foreign producers to absorb costs, stabilized markets, and boosted U.S. manufacturing. Deregulation Cutting federal regulations reduced compliance costs and “hidden inflation,” enabling…