President Trump Is Delivering Needed Economic Relief
President Donald J. Trump's administration has implemented several measures aimed at providing economic relief to American families:
Energy and Fuel Prices:
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Gasoline: The nationwide average for gasoline has decreased over the past month, with prices dropping by ten cents compared to the previous month and 42 cents compared to the same period last year. Notably, more than two-thirds of gas stations across the U.S. now offer gasoline at $2.99 per gallon or less.
Regulatory Reforms:
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Executive Orders: On March 14, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order to streamline the federal bureaucracy by eliminating non-essential components and functions within various government entities. Agencies have been directed to identify legally required functions within seven days, aiming to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
Critiques and Concerns:
While these measures aim to alleviate economic pressures, some analysts express concerns about potential long-term implications:
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Economic Indicators: Despite efforts to reduce costs, challenges such as a slowing economy, rising inflation, and increasing deficits persist. These factors contribute to weakened consumer sentiment and a declining job market, raising questions about the overall effectiveness of current economic policies. Latest news & breaking headlines
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Federal Funding Cuts: The administration's decision to cut funding for programs like the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund has faced bipartisan criticism. Lawmakers argue that such cuts could adversely affect small businesses in underserved areas, potentially hindering economic growth in those communities. Politico
In summary, while the Trump administration's initiatives have led to reductions in certain consumer costs, ongoing economic challenges and policy debates highlight the complexity of delivering comprehensive economic relief.
Americans are continuing to see the benefits as the economic agenda of President Donald J. Trump and his administration comes into focus. After years of soaring prices and economic pain, the Trump Administration’s focus on cutting regulations and unleashing American energy is leading to stability for Americans’ bottom lines.
EGGS: The average wholesale price of eggs recorded another huge drop today as the Trump Administration fulfills its plan for long-term affordability by reversing the previous administration’s flawed approach.
- On January 21, 2025, the wholesale price for eggs was $6.55/dozen; today, it’s $3.45/dozen — a $3.10/dozen (–47.3%) decrease.
- The average wholesale price for eggs has declined for three straight weeks.
GAS: The nationwide average for gas continues falling as the Trump Administration implements its American energy agenda.
- The nationwide average for gas has declined for four straight weeks — down ten cents from one month ago and 42 cents from one year ago.
- More than two-thirds of gas stations in the U.S. have gas at $2.99/gallon or less, according to GasBuddy.
- Average gas prices are currently at their lowest level for March in four years. At this point in Biden’s presidency, gas prices had already gone up 49 cents.
- Average prices are below $3/gallon in a majority of states.
- Alabama: Today: $2.74; One year ago: $3.18; Record: $4.63 (6/14/22)
- Alaska: Today: $3.39; One year ago: $3.80; Record: $5.61 (6/19/22)
- Arizona: Today: $3.34; One year ago: $3.71; Record: $5.39 (6/17/22)
- Arkansas: Today: $2.72; One year ago: $3.08; Record: $4.54 (6/14/22)
- California: Today: $4.66; One year ago: $4.90; Record: $6.44 (6/14/22)
- Colorado: Today: $2.93; One year ago: $3.06; Record: $4.92 (6/21/22)
- Connecticut: Today: $3.00; One year ago: $3.36; Record: $4.98 (6/14/22)
- Delaware: Today: $2.87; One year ago: $3.29; Record: $4.99 (6/14/22)
- District of Columbia: Today: $3.20; One year ago: $3.61; Record: $5.26 (6/13/22)
- Florida: Today: $3.10; One year ago: $3.47; Record: $4.89 (6/13/22)
- Georgia: Today: $2.89; One year ago: $3.36; Record: $4.50 (6/15/22)
- Hawaii: Today: $4.52; One year ago: $4.69; Record: $5.62 (7/9/22)
- Idaho: Today: $3.18; One year ago: $3.37; Record: $5.25 (7/1/22)
- Illinois: Today: $3.24; One year ago: $3.71; Record: $5.56 (6/13/22)
- Indiana: Today: $2.93; One year ago: $3.53; Record: $5.24 (6/9/22)
- Iowa: Today: $2.88; One year ago: $3.19; Record: $4.76 (6/15/22)
- Kansas: Today: $2.79; One year ago: $3.16; Record: $4.67 (6/15/22)
- Kentucky: Today: $2.68; One year ago: $3.14; Record: $4.80 (6/11/22)
- Louisiana: Today: $2.71; One year ago: $3.13; Record: $4.56 (6/15/22)
- Maine: Today: $3.03; One year ago: $3.28; Record: $5.09 (6/16/22)
- Maryland: Today: $3.02; One year ago: $3.51; Record: $5.02 (6/14/22)
- Massachusetts: Today: $2.96; One year ago: $3.25; Record: $5.05 (6/12/22)
- Michigan: Today: $3.03; One year ago: $3.64; Record: $5.22 (6/11/22)
- Minnesota: Today: $2.96; One year ago: $3.21; Record: $4.76 (6/15/22)
- Mississippi: Today: $2.63; One year ago: $3.03; Record: $4.53 (6/12/22)
- Missouri: Today: $2.79; One year ago: $3.21; Record: $4.68 (6/16/22)
- Montana: Today: $3.11; One year ago: $3.48; Record: $4.98 (6/19/22)
- Nebraska: Today: $2.93; One year ago: $3.19; Record: $4.79 (6/17/22)
- Nevada: Today: $3.73; One year ago: $4.18; Record: $5.68 (6/16/22)
- New Hampshire: Today: $2.92; One year ago: $3.18; Record: $5.00 (6/13/22)
- New Jersey: Today: $2.91; One year ago: $3.25; Record: $5.06 (6/13/22)
- New Mexico: Today: $2.83; One year ago: $3.25; Record: $4.83 (6/15/22)
- New York: Today: $3.11; One year ago: $3.37; Record: $5.04 (6/14/22)
- North Carolina: Today: $2.75; One year ago: $3.32; Record: $4.67 (6/13/22)
- North Dakota: Today: $2.99; One year ago: $3.30; Record: $4.80 (6/15/22)
- Ohio: Today: $2.90; One year ago: $3.22; Record: $5.07 (6/9/22)
- Oklahoma: Today: $2.66; One year ago: $3.08; Record: $4.67 (6/15/22)
- Oregon: Today: $3.72; One year ago: $4.06; Record: $5.55 (6/15/22)
- Pennsylvania: Today: $3.21; One year ago: $3.58; Record: $5.07 (6/12/22)
- Rhode Island: Today: $2.92; One year ago: $3.21; Record: $5.02 (6/13/22)
- South Carolina: Today: $2.72; One year ago: $3.24; Record: $4.61 (6/12/22)
- South Dakota: Today: $2.93; One year ago: $3.23; Record: $4.80 (6/16/22)
- Tennessee: Today: $2.70; One year ago: $3.09; Record: $4.64 (6/12/22)
- Texas: Today: $2.65; One year ago: $3.07; Record: $4.70 (6/15/22)
- Utah: Today: $3.03; One year ago: $3.34; Record: $5.26 (7/1/22)
- Vermont: Today: $3.13; One year ago: $3.30; Record: $5.06 (6/14/22)
- Virginia: Today: $2.89; One year ago: $3.37; Record: $4.87 (6/14/22)
- Washington: Today: $4.08; One year ago: $4.30; Record: $5.56 (6/16/22)
- West Virginia: Today: $2.85; One year ago: $3.26; Record: $4.93 (6/15/22)
- Wisconsin: Today: $2.87; One year ago: $3.32; Record: $4.92 (6/12/22)
- Wyoming: Today: $3.01; One year ago: $3.11; Record: $4.90 (7/1/22)
And it hasn’t even been 60 days since President Trump began his second term.