No Name, CO #030

[Outgoing Mail]

Oct 11, 2025 | Postscape #030

The Trump 2025 administration is noted for its unprecedented executive actions. This has led to significant economic disruption and changes in governance that have a serious impacts to the daily lives of average Americans.

Americans are experiencing economic and social challenges due to the government shutdown. Experts are predicting increased insurance premiums and a historical decline in GDP.

A tariff system from President Trump in 2025 may significantly impact middle-income households and consumer prices, potentially resulting in job losses and less investment.

Additionally, the administration has restructured federal agencies and policies, particularly affecting those aligned with the Democratic Party. The administration has quickly and drastically changed immigration, deregulation, and law enforcement norms.

The average person in No Name, Colorado faces higher grocery and household costs due to the Trump administration’s tariffs, which increases prices on everyday goods significantly. Local families will struggle with rising health insurance premiums and reduced access to Medicaid, as new federal laws have raised annual premiums for many and cut Medicaid funding. Rural residents are expected experience worse health outcomes due to hospital closures. Home construction will slow because building material costs have risen over 4%, making it harder for rural residents to find affordable housing, leading to higher rent or mortgage payments. Small businesses in rural Colorado may need to cut jobs or close due to increased supply costs and economic uncertainty. Cuts to SNAP (food assistance) and additional regulations may leave tens of thousands without food support, making it difficult for low-income households to manage rising food prices.

SOURCES

Report warns tariffs could stall construction growth on Colorado’s Western Slope

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/new-trump-administration-policies-will-decrease-average-incomes-for-all-americans-except-the-top-1-percent/

https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2025/4/10/economic-effects-of-president-trumps-tariffs

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/government-shutdown-2025-air-travel-social-security-impact-rcna235119

https://www.axios.com/2025/09/23/trump-unprecedented-presidency-behind-the-curtain

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/30/trump-to-americans-go-fck-yourself-shuts-down-republican-controlled-government-increasing-monthly-health-care-costs-by-hundreds-of-dollars/