Fed, Trump and inflation
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Inflation, Tariffs
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Donald Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates following a favorable inflation report, arguing that the current base rate is too high with a modest 2.3% annual CPI increase. However,
Even so, a rollback of some levies since "Liberation Day" may reduce the impact on inflation. Trump paused a large swath of so-called "reciprocal tariffs" within days of the announcement. On Monday, Trump temporarily slashed tariffs on China from 145% to 30%.
Tuesday’s report could provide an early read on how Trump’s duties will affect the prices Americans pay for necessities.
Canada has effectively suspended almost all of its retaliatory tariffs on US products, tamping down inflation risks and improving its growth outlook, according to Oxford Economics.
Prices for other foods declined in April. Inflation in the fresh fruits and vegetables group dropped by 0.7%, with lettuce and tomato prices both down by over 6%. Dried beans, peas and lentils, however, were up by nearly 6%, underscoring the volatile nature of food prices.
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Consumer prices rose again in April after a rare decline in the prior month, leaving inflation above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target as households and businesses grappled with the fallout from the Trump trade wars.
The reduced U.K. growth and inflation would come on reduced demand and trade diversion as the rest of the world cuts their exports to the U.S., Lombardelli said in London.