RISING INFLATION

 

Rising inflation has hit hard across Central Texas, and nowhere is that more evident than in U.S. House District 10. From the grocery store aisles in College Station to the gas pumps in Elgin and the housing markets in Katy and Lakeway, families are feeling the squeeze. Everyday essentials like food, fuel, rent, and healthcare have become significantly more expensive, while wages struggle to keep up. For working parents, seniors on fixed incomes, and small business owners, this economic pressure is not abstract—it’s a daily burden.

 

In a district that spans both rural and suburban communities, inflation affects everything from the cost of commuting long distances to access jobs, to keeping local farms and small businesses afloat. We need real solutions in Congress that prioritize working families over corporate profits—policies that lower prescription drug prices, bring supply chains home, strengthen energy independence, and support responsible fiscal policy. Central Texans deserve a representative who understands that affordability is key to opportunity—and who is ready to fight for economic fairness and stability in every zip code of District 10.

 

Do tariffs impact inflation?

 

Tariffs increase the overall cost of goods by imposing taxes on imported products, which raises the price that importers must pay to bring those goods into the country. These added costs are typically passed on to consumers in the form of higher retail prices.

 

When everyday items like electronics, clothing, appliances, or raw materials such as steel and aluminum become more expensive due to tariffs, businesses and manufacturers also face increased production expenses. As a result, they often raise their prices to maintain profit margins.

 

This chain reaction leads to what economists call cost-push inflation, where the rising costs of inputs and goods throughout the economy push the overall price level higher. In effect, tariffs reduce competition, limit supply options, and drive up costs across multiple sectors, contributing to a broad and sustained increase in inflation.

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