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There was no surprise that the rate of inflation jumped again, reflecting the recent hike in the energy price cap.

As such, voters might have felt that another wage hike was unnecessary, said Chris Thornberg, an economist who founded Beacon Economics, a research and consulting firm in Los Angeles.

But the potential impact of his proposed hikes in tariffs and mass deportation of undocumented immigrants throws uncertainty into the economy's future.

These include the steep energy price hikes that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, rising general inflation, and increased competition from China.

Both the twins were active beforehand, going hiking and kayaking, but Nicole now says that even getting her shopping in from the car can leave her breathless.