Americans Proudly Pay 200% More for Furniture, Call It Freedom #tariffpatriot

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WASHINGTON—In what economists are calling “a triumph of patriotism over common sense,” Americans are now happily paying higher prices for everything from sofas to insulin, thanks to the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs.

“Sure, my couch cost three times what it did last year,” said local resident Mark Jefferson. “But every time I sit on it, I think, ‘I am contributing to national security.’ It’s very comforting.”

Tariffs now apply to imported steel, French cheese, upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, heavy trucks, and a wide variety of luxury toothbrushes. While the policy was intended to protect American jobs, manufacturers have cut 42,000 positions, builders have downsized by 8,000, and citizens are wondering whether paying twice as much for a vanity truly counts as “economic patriotism.”

President Trump defended the tariffs in a Truth Social post, writing:

“Prices may be up, factories may be confused, but AMERICA IS WINNING. Nobody can argue with that.”

Analysts note that the tariffs are working exactly as intended: consumers are financially stressed, workers are mildly bewildered, and the country is now more “self-reliant” than ever. “It’s like a bootcamp for your wallet,” said economist Dana Coinsworth. “You don’t know if you’ll survive, but you’re proud to try.”

Social media has erupted with citizens posting receipts for $12,000 kitchen cabinets, $8,000 sofas, and $500 bottles of imported ketchup, often paired with the hashtag #TariffPatriot. “I didn’t need insulin today, but I bought it anyway,” tweeted one devoted follower. “For freedom!”

Meanwhile, the administration hinted that more tariffs are coming, potentially affecting imported thoughts, emotional support animals, and foreign memes. Economists caution that the long-term effects could include:

Americans assembling their own furniture with zero instructions

Families holding tense dinner-table debates over which foods are now considered “luxuries”

Politicians claiming credit for a booming economy invisible to anyone outside Washington

“Tariffs are working, believe me,” said President Trump during a brief press conference. “Prices are up. Wallets are lighter. Patriotism is heavier. It’s beautiful, folks. Beautiful.”

• Politicians claiming credit for a booming economy invisible to anyone outside Washington

“Tariffs are working, believe me,” said President Trump during a brief press conference. “Prices are up. Wallets are lighter. Patriotism is heavier. It’s beautiful, folks. Beautiful.”