I hate to say it, but economic gain from unhinged knee-jerk policy is a long game. Wait 3 more years, then we can blame the total shit show on the next admin!
Some tire/rim combos are a PITA and other are easy, sounds like you have the former. A few ideas:
Lay the wheel sideways on a bucket to help the tire sit uniformly on the rim.
Make sure the carcass is over the valve hole so the air is going into it.
Counter to point 1, You may need to massage...
And it begins…
Nothing out of the ordinary on the menu this year, just trying to knock out some prep tonight. Sourdough and focaccia on the to-do list for tomorrow.