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Inflation Report Could Signal Economic Pressure from Tariffs
Inflation Report Could Signal Economic Pressure from Tariffs
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Tuesday's Consumer Price Index report is expected to show inflation accelerating to 2.9% annually in July, up from 2.7% in June. This marks the highest reading since February, reflecting how President Trump's trade policies are translating into higher consumer prices.
The data will reveal whether tariffs are causing temporary price spikes or embedding sustained inflationary pressures. "This isn't spiraling inflation yet, but it's clearly moving in the wrong direction," notes Dean Baker, senior economist. The Federal Reserve now faces a policy dilemma—whether to cut rates in September to support employment or maintain higher rates to contain inflation.
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