Remember the days when a trip to the grocery store felt like highway robbery? When filling up your gas tank required a small loan and checking your 401(k) was an exercise in masochism? For millions of Americans still recovering from the economic hangover of the Biden-Harris years, financial anxiety has become as familiar as morning coffee.

The so-called economic “experts” – you know, the ones who told us inflation was “transitory” back in 2021 – have been predicting doom and gloom since President Trump’s return to the White House. They’ve been warning that tariffs would send prices skyrocketing and that American manufacturing was destined to continue its decades-long decline. But here’s the thing about experts: they have a remarkable track record of being remarkably wrong.

The Numbers Don’t Lie (But They Sure Do Surprise)

The latest inflation report just delivered a pleasant shock to Americans and economists alike. Consumer prices rose just 2.8 percent in February compared to a year ago, beating expectations of 2.9 percent. Even more impressive, the monthly increase was a mere 0.21 percent – the smallest jump since August 2024. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also slowed to 3.1 percent, down from January’s 3.3 percent.

From ‘Breitbart’:

“The Trump administration has scored a major victory in the inflation battle, with prices in February rising at less than half their elevated rate in January. By unleashing American energy and cutting wasteful spending, the Trump administration is already succeeding in reducing the persistent upward pressure on prices caused by bad Biden administration policies,” said Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network.

For everyday Americans, the relief is showing up where it matters most. Grocery prices didn’t increase at all in February, and gasoline prices actually fell by one percent. Even new car prices dropped 0.1 percent and are down 0.3 percent for the year – a welcome change after years of sticker shock at dealerships across America.

Making America’s Wallet Great Again

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t mince words about what’s driving the economic turnaround: “Core consumer prices, which is the best measure of inflation, dropped to its lowest level in FOUR years. As he successfully did in his first term, President Trump is driving down costs through massive deregulation and energy dominance.”

The administration’s approach stands in stark contrast to its predecessor’s. Rather than throwing trillions in government spending at every problem (and creating new ones in the process), Trump’s team has focused on unleashing American energy production and slashing regulatory red tape that suffocated businesses for years.

Perhaps most telling is how wrong the economic doomsayers were about tariffs. Despite predictions that the threat of tariffs would cause panic buying and drive up prices, February’s data shows precisely the opposite. Durable goods prices, which would be most affected by tariff concerns, actually fell 0.1 percent in February after rising 0.4 percent in January.

When Business Believes in America Again

Nothing signals economic confidence quite like businesses putting their money where their mouth is – and that’s exactly what we’re seeing across American manufacturing.

GE Aerospace recently announced a $1 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations spanning 16 states, creating 5,000 new American jobs. Japanese beverage maker Asahi Group Holdings is pouring $35 million into its Wisconsin plant. And pharmaceutical giant Merck just opened a $1 billion manufacturing facility in North Carolina as part of its planned $8 billion investment in America over the next several years.

These aren’t companies making politically motivated moves – they’re responding to the economic reality that America is once again becoming the best place in the world to do business. When manufacturers believe in America’s future, they create jobs that support families and communities across the country.

Secure Borders, Secure Economy

The economic renaissance isn’t happening in isolation. As the administration tackles the border crisis head-on, migration through Panama’s Darien Gap has plummeted by an astonishing 99 percent. Would-be illegal border crossers are reportedly turning around rather than attempting to enter a country that finally enforces its immigration laws.

This isn’t just a security win – it’s an economic one. Controlled immigration based on merit and need rather than chaos at the border means American workers aren’t undercut by illegal labor, taxpayers aren’t burdened with unsustainable costs, and communities can welcome legal immigrants who contribute to our shared prosperity.

As one administration official put it off the record: “It turns out when you stop the madness at the border and let American businesses do what they do best, good things happen. Who knew?”

Key Takeaways:

• Inflation is cooling faster than expected, with February’s consumer prices rising just 2.8% year-over-year.
• Major manufacturers including GE Aerospace, Asahi Group, and Merck are investing billions in American facilities.
• Border security improvements have led to a 99% drop in migration through Panama’s Darien Gap.

Sources: Breitbart, The White House