The U.S. economy continues to show resilience despite growing concerns over inflation and new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, according to a MarketWatch article. Recent data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows that the country’s service sector—the backbone of American employment—is still expanding, proving that the economy remains on solid ground even amid uncertainty.
Service Sector Growth Shows Strength
The ISM’s service-sector index, which tracks the health of industries like retail, healthcare, and finance, climbed to 53.5% in February, up from 52.8% in January. Any number above 50% indicates economic growth, which is a positive sign as businesses navigate challenges from new trade policies.
Despite the doom-and-gloom predictions from left-leaning economists, the fact remains: Americans are working, businesses are growing, and the economy is moving forward. The corporate media often fixates on potential risks, but this report provides a clear reality check—our economic foundation remains solid.
One of the biggest concerns in the report is the impact of tariffs. Critics argue that imposing tariffs on Chinese, Canadian, and Mexican imports could drive up prices for consumers, but the real issue is protecting American industries from unfair foreign competition. For years, China has manipulated markets and engaged in intellectual property theft while flooding the U.S. with cheap, low-quality goods. Strong tariffs level the playing field for American businesses and encourage companies to bring manufacturing jobs back home.
Major retailers like Best Buy and Target claim that tariffs could increase costs, but why should we prioritize the profits of giant corporations that rely on cheap overseas labor over hardworking American families? The tariffs force companies to reconsider their supply chains and, in the long run, will help bring more jobs back to American soil.
Another key takeaway from the report is that the prices-paid index, which tracks inflationary pressures, rose to 62.6% in February. Predictably, the left is already blaming tariffs for this increase, but let’s not forget that inflation was soaring long before any new tariffs were announced.
The real culprit? Reckless government spending and Biden’s anti-business policies. When the federal government pumps trillions of dollars into wasteful programs, it devalues the dollar, driving up prices across the board. If we want to control inflation, we need fiscal responsibility, not fear-mongering over tariffs that ultimately protect American workers.
While liberal economists and corporate lobbyists push a narrative of doom, the numbers tell a different story: the economy is growing, businesses are adapting, and American workers are proving their resilience. Yes, there are challenges, but America has always thrived in the face of adversity.
Instead of bowing to pressure from globalists and multinational corporations, the U.S. must double down on policies that prioritize American jobs, American workers, and American prosperity. The economy isn’t collapsing—it’s fighting back, and that’s something to celebrate.
