The conflict in Iran has imposed an estimated $100 billion cost on U.S. families, averaging $750 per household, according to Moody's Analytics. This financial strain stems from increased military expenditures and disruptions in oil supply, leading to higher energy prices. Economists note that while deficit-financed tax cuts initially offset some of these costs, rising fuel prices are now outpacing these benefits, particularly impacting lower and middle-income households and potentially slowing the economy due to reduced consumer spending. AI
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