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The costs incurred from military actions also reflect the complexities of a declining empire. The ongoing conflicts, such as the US involvement in Yemen, have exacerbated existing economic pressures, leading to rising global shipping costs. Shipping lanes have been disrupted, causing inflationary pressures that affect consumer prices.
Recent data indicates a reversal in inflation trends, underscoring the economic implications of these foreign interventions, which ultimately burden the American public. The pattern is clear: as military spending increases, real economic stability diminishes for the average citizen, leading to further signs of decline.