Trump, Inflation
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President Donald Trump swept into office in January with a promise to tackle what he called the "inflation crisis" that had kicked off under his predecessor.
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CNET on MSNWith Trump's Tariffs Linked to Inflation, I'm Tracking 11 Key Products for Price MovesThe deadline for the start of Trump's heaviest tariffs has been delayed a few weeks, but a new report has nonetheless shown that inflation is once again on the rise.
The average effective tariff rate has been around 16%, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management calculates, 5 times higher than the past average of 3%.
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned that President Donald Trump’s bid to assert control over the Federal Reserve and drive down interest rates could trigger a surge in inflation expectations that pushes up long-term borrowing costs.
Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.
On "What's Moving Your Money with Spencer Hakimian," Spencer discusses the latest June CPI report showing a continued trend of upwards inflation—and warns that President Trump's tariffs, which haven't even been fully implemented to their full threatened extent,
Economic experts say the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates despite President Donald Trump's demands due to uncertainty from tariff hikes.
The president is heaping criticism on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as markets await the latest inflation numbers.