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Tariffs, Inflation, Epstein Fallout & U.S. Military Might in the Pacific
•Inflation Report Released: June's annual inflation hits 2.7%, with core inflation at 2.9%. Tariffs are driving up prices on furniture, toys, and clothing. The Fed is holding steady on interest rates for now, but political pressure is mounting. • Largest Indo-Pacific Military Exercise Begins: The U.S. and 19 allies launch RIMPAC with over 40,000 troops. The message to China? Any aggression will be met by a unified international force. • Epstein Case Reignites in Congress: Democrats call on the DOJ to reexamine whether Trump allies got special treatment in the Epstein investigation…
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