US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom
Inflation slowed more than expected in February and cooled for the first time in four months, but that progress may be short lived as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, which threatens to increase prices for Americans.
US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices
U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, giving the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates unchanged next week while monitoring the economic impact of a trade war.
Inflation cooled more than expected in February
Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, slowed more than expected in February. The CPI increased 2.8% from a year ago.
US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February
The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts, showed that price hikes slowed substantially in February.
Inflation eased in February, but trade war threatens higher prices
The latest snapshot of ongoing inflation comes amid a new wave of tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminum imports, which economists say could raise prices and weigh down the e
U.S. inflation slows a bit in February in a nice surprise, CPI shows. But now Trump tariffs loom.
Consumer prices rose in February at the slowest pace in four months and the rate of U.S. inflation dipped below 3% again - but that was before President Trump’s tariffs took effect. The consumer price index increased a mild 0.
U.S. inflation ticks down in February but tariff concerns rising
The rate of price increases on U.S. consumer goods and services dropped bit in February but are now likely headed the other way because of President Donald Trump's trade levies.
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