Can you upgrade the hard drive on the new MacBook pro?

i Am buying a new MBP 13" but need to know if the hard drive can upgraded easily in the future if I need a larger drive.

Actually you can. The SSD is a PCie blade type SSD, and although you'll need to dissamble the MacBook, replacement is possible on a 2014 MacBook Pro with Retina display.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Retina+Display+Mid+2014+SSD+Rep lacement/27849
It will void the warranty if you attempt this though.
RAM on the other hand is soldered to the Logic board.

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