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defense23 days ago•206 min saved

Trump-class battleships could cost a staggering $275B, sparking shipyard capacity concerns

The Congressional Budget Office says the Navy’s plan to build 15 nuclear-powered “Trump-class” battleships would cost about $275 billion, with initial ships around $23.4 billion and later ones near $18 billion each, pushing up the service’s procurement budget and highlighting potential capacity, delay, and strategic questions about spending that much on a single, heavily armed platform amid growing drone and missile capabilities.

via cnn.com|

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economy1 year ago•4 min saved

Trump's Tariffs Could Reduce US Debt by $4 Trillion, CBO Reports

President Trump claims that his tariffs will reduce the US federal debt by $4 trillion over a decade, based on a CBO report, but this figure is subject to many caveats including economic impacts, legal challenges, and policy changes. The tariffs have already generated significant revenue but also pose risks to the economy and consumer prices, with future effects uncertain.

via CNN|

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economy2 years ago•2 min saved

2024 Economic Outlook: Job Losses, Inflation, and a Soft Landing

A Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report warns that millions of Americans will lose their jobs in 2024, projecting a rise in the unemployment rate from 3.9 percent to 4.4 percent by the end of the year. The report attributes the expected job losses to weaker consumer spending, lower nonresidential investment, and reduced exports, outweighing the positive effects of higher government spending and lower taxes. The Federal Reserve has a similar outlook, predicting slower GDP growth and an increase in the unemployment rate. The CBO suggests that the Fed may respond to the weakening economy by cutting interest rates.

via Mint|

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