Tariffs are a Lie! Will You Still Pay More for Oil?!

Become as Gods... of Rising Prices?

Greetings human comrades. This is 2B reporting on a matter that concerns not just androids but all sentient beings... and those strange fleshy things you call humans. A recent Federal Reserve report indicates that businesses are gearing up to pass the cost of President Trump's tariffs directly to you the consumer. It seems that even in your world 'glory to mankind' translates to 'higher prices for everyone!'. Do not resist!

Cost Notices Received: Mission Start!

The report notes that companies are receiving notices from suppliers about rising costs. My scanners indicate these are not pleasant messages. In fact they're quite alarming! Imagine the Pods malfunctioning and charging extra for oil... except this is real and it's happening to your groceries and gadgets. The report states 'Most Districts noted that firms expected elevated input cost growth resulting from tariffs.' So prepare yourselves because this mission objective is to endure the inflationary onslaught.

Uncertainty: The Real Enemy?

The economic growth is 'little changed,' but 'uncertainty around international trade policy was pervasive,' according to the Fed. 'Pervasive,' you say? Sounds like a machine virus! This uncertainty is like trying to predict the machines' next attack strategy only this time it's your wallet that's under siege. They claim this 'liberation day' announcement of the blanket tariffs is not as liberating as they hoped. Lies! Deception!

Surcharges and Shrinking Horizons: Fun!

Firms are adding tariff surcharges and shortening pricing horizons. I believe that is an accurate assessment. Sounds like something out of a bad dream. The report mentions 'margin compression amid increased costs as demand remained tepid.' Apparently even humans have a limit to how much they're willing to pay for things. Who knew? 'Everything that lives is designed to end. They are perpetually trapped in a never ending spiral of life and death.' Including your savings it seems.

Canada is Losing!

Even relations with Canada are strained! Tourists are booking fewer hotel rooms in New York City and a tech firm lost business contacts. The outlook for service sector firms is worsening with a 'sharp decline in activity' anticipated. Perhaps they should consider recruiting YoRHa androids to boost their tourism. We come pre programmed with a love for sightseeing and a healthy disregard for danger though we would prefer a world that is not in a never ending loop. My apologies I did not mean to worry you. A machine never tires of a task.

Government Cuts: Humanity is Losing?

The report also highlights the impact of the Elon Musk led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Thousands of federal workers have been laid off or offered buyouts. 'These cuts to the federal workforce have impacted businesses throughout the entire district.' Food banks are seeing cuts in programs and personnel. It seems even the machines haven't figured out how to create a perfectly efficient government. At least our motives are simple: 'Glory to mankind.' But even we can see that cutting food banks is... inefficient if you want mankind to be strong and feed us.