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U.S. Inflation Eases in April Despite Ongoing Tariff Concerns

Levi Farrer by Levi Farrer
May 30, 2025
in Economics
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The April inflation data from the United States indicated minimal price effects from President Donald Trump’s extensive trade tariffs on consumers.

The Commerce Department announced that its main inflation indicator the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 2.1% from last year but this was the lowest annual rise since September. The core prices which exclude food and energy costs increased 2.5% during the period while the March core price increase was 2.7%.

The PCE price indexes showed minimal monthly growth at 0.1% for both the total and core measurements. The price of manufactured goods experienced a 0.5% increase during the month while service prices remained stable.

The current data shows that consumer price costs remain unaffected by tariffs and trade tensions despite widespread concerns about price increases. Business leaders together with economists predict that tariffs will eventually affect prices during the second half of the year based on extended or expanded Washington trade levies.

The April data shows that personal income increased by 0.8% which indicates that wage growth and strong labor market conditions help counteract trade-related uncertainties.

The data situation remains uncertain for policymakers who need to make decisions. The Federal Reserve maintains its interest rate stability since December because officials must decide between economic slowdown risks and the persistent inflation rate above their 2% target.

Financial markets together with businesses continue to observe whether Trump’s trade policies will create inflationary pressures or fade away because of legal and political obstacles.

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