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US Inflation Rises as Tariffs Start to Bite on Imported Consumer Goods
Tariffs are trickling to US consumers as the latest report on US inflation shows tariffs boosting costs of commonly imported consumer goods, while a decline in car prices kept overall inflation in check.
Tariffs have started to trickle through to US consumers, affecting the cost of commonly imported consumer goods, according to the latest report on US inflation that shows a clearer impact than previous data. The decline in car prices helped keep overall inflation in check despite the tariff increase. The report suggests tariffs are starting to take their toll on everyday expenses for American shoppers.
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