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U.S. Economy Faces Challenges Amid Tariffs and Rising Jobless Claims

The U.S. economy is experiencing rising inflation and jobless claims, influenced by President Trump's tariffs and ongoing trade tensions with China.


Overview

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  • President Trump has implemented new 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, part of a broader strategy affecting various countries.
  • U.S. inflation rose to 2.4% in May, with experts warning that tariffs could lead to higher consumer prices.
  • Jobless claims reached 248,000, the highest level in 8 months, indicating potential layoffs amid economic uncertainty.
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the challenges of managing inflation and unemployment due to tariff impacts.
  • Despite rising jobless claims, U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May, showcasing a complex economic landscape.

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Emphasizes economists' projections on inflation stability amid fluctuating gas prices and trade agreements.

Economists had projected that falling gas prices would keep the overall monthly inflation rate in check.

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Economists say that gradual price increases will likely stay.

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The promise of huge flows of painless money from tariff revenues is evanescing as the fantasy it always was.

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Trade concerns have eased somewhat with the U.S.-China agreements.

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U.S. inflation rose slightly last month as grocery prices ticked higher
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"…Inflation has cooled in the past year and, excluding the impact of tariffs, economists say it would be on track to return to the Fed’s target, which would allow the central bank to cut its key interest rates."

Why Trump Is Losing His Trade War
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"…Trump’s trade war is fast turning into a fiasco."

US prices continued to rise in May amid Trump tariffs
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"…In recent weeks, there have been signs of a slight cooldown in the economy, which had initially shown resiliency in the face of Trump’s tariffs."

US wholesale inflation heated up in May | Business
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"…The upswing marked a turnabout from a 0.2% drop in April, which was driven largely by wholesalers and retailers’ margins being squeezed, which economists attributed to higher tariffs."

US inflation rose just 0.1% from April to May despite tariffs
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"…The rise in the price of goods, however, remains contained and seems to indicate that tariffs have hardly been passed on to products."

Prices for common baby items are rising due to Trump's tariffs, congressional analysis says
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"…The tariffs have made things even more difficult for new parents, forcing them to shoulder higher prices for car seats and other items that they absolutely need to keep their babies safe."

Yellen expects Trump's tariffs will hike inflation to 3% year over year
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"…Yellen predicts President Donald Trump’s tariffs will cause prices to rise and average household income to fall, despite a slowing trend in the U.S. inflation rate."

Here are the three reasons tariffs have yet to drive inflation higher
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"…Despite widespread fears to the contrary, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to show up in any of the traditional data points measuring inflation."

Bessent floats extending tariff pause for countries in 'good faith' trade talks
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"…The Trump administration is working toward deals with important trading partners and may extend the tariff pause for those negotiating in good faith."

Tell us your story: How are tariffs affecting your business?
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"…NBC News reporters are looking to hear from small-business owners and entrepreneurs of all types who are experiencing changes as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff policies."

Trump says China tariffs will stay high after two days of talks
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"…The talks in London occurred after the U.S. and China accused each other of breaching a pact reached in early May that led to both countries lowering tariffs by 115%."

Inflation report expected to show whether companies heeded Trump's call to 'eat' tariff costs
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"…As price pressures from the tariffs have begun to build, businesses are signaling they will pass along higher prices to customers — in spite of Trump’s warnings not to do so."

The Daily Money: Americans are worried about their jobs
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"…You're also becoming more concerned about the overall U.S. business environment."

CPI report reveals inflation crept higher in May as tariff impact was tamer than expected
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"…Inflation ticked higher in May but was more stable than expected as the early effects of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs were offset by another drop in gasoline prices."

Appeals court ruling gives Trump a win on tariffs - for now
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"…The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that Trump can collect tariffs on foreign imports while businesses and states challenge the taxes in court."

Americans filing for jobless claims last week at the highest level in 8 months
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"…U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers."

Inflation rate edged higher by 2.4% in May, CPI report shows. Here's what that means.
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"…While inflation remains far lower than during its post-pandemic spike – when it reached a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 — it's still higher than the Federal Reserve's goal of driving it down to a 2% annual rate."

US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mild
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"…U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly last month from a year earlier, another sign that inflationary pressures remain mild."

How Much Will the iPhone 17 Cost? Is a $2,400 Tariff-Fueled Price Tag Realistic?
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"…If a new iPhone does get hit with a tariff, you should expect Apple -- and other smartphone manufacturers -- to pass along most of that cost to you, say experts."

Tariff Rates Against China Still Historically High as Trump Touts New Trade Deal
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"…Under this new arrangement, if it stands, the US tariff rate against China will be set at 55%, which is actually an increase from the 30% rate set when the two countries declared a truce in May at the start of their negotiations."

US inflation ticks higher but tariff impact remains muted
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"…For now, the consumer price report indicated that the impact on households remained relatively limited, primarily hitting items such as appliances, where the US depends heavily on China for supply."

U.S. strikes trade deal with China, Trump says
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"…The United States reached a mutually beneficial preliminary trade agreement with China, President Donald Trump said in a Wednesday morning statement."

Inflation increased slightly on an annual basis in May
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"…High inflation has created severe financial pressures for most U.S. households, which are forced to pay more for everyday necessities like food and rent."

Trump: US, China strike ‘deal’ on minerals
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"…What Trump described as a “deal” is actually less than that: It’s a “framework” meant to set the stage for more substantive talks."

Inflation rose slightly last month as grocery prices ticked higher
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"…Inflation has cooled in the past year and, excluding the impact of tariffs, economists say it would be on track to return to the Fed’s target, which would allow the central bank to cut its key interest rates."

Trump Says Trade Deal With China 'Done,' Hints at Tariff Changes
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"…The president described the relationship between the U.S. and China as “excellent” and shared details of the new agreement in a post on Truth Social."

Bessent: US May Roll Date Forward for Some After Tariff Pause
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"…Bessent's remarks, in response to a question from a House Democrat, marked the first time a Trump administration official has indicated some flexibility around the expiration date for the pause."

Bessent: US May Roll Date Forward for Some After Tariff Pause
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"…Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said the Trump administration is prepared to "roll the date forward" with trading partners negotiating in good faith if the deadline marking the end of the 90-day pause on President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs is reached with no deal."

Vance Slams Fed After Inflation Report
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"…Vance harshly criticized the Federal Reserve on Wednesday after inflation increased at a slower pace than expected, accusing Chair Jerome Powell of mismanaging his job to balance price growth and unemployment through interest rates."

Vance Slams Fed After Inflation Report
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"…Vance harshly criticized the Federal Reserve on Wednesday after inflation increased at a slower pace than expected, accusing Chair Jerome Powell of mismanaging his job to balance price growth and unemployment through interest rates."

Trump Hails CPI, Calls on Fed to Drop Rates 1 Full Point
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"…President Donald Trump is hailing "great numbers" with the Consumer Price Index rising just 0.1%, but he is repeating his call for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to act more quickly on dropping the interest rates by "one full point.""

Trump Hails CPI, Calls on Fed to Drop Rates 1 Full Point
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"…President Donald Trump is hailing "great numbers" with the Consumer Price Index rising just 0.1%, but he is repeating his call for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to act more quickly on dropping the interest rates by "one full point.""

Inflation Rises Moderately to 2.4% in May
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"…Inflation has been slow to respond to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs as most retailers are selling merchandise accumulated before the import duties took effect."

Trump Tariffs May Remain in Effect While Appeals Proceed
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"…The tariffs, used by Trump as negotiating leverage with U.S. trading partners, and their on-again, off-again nature have shocked markets and whipsawed companies of all sizes as they seek to manage supply chains, production, staffing and prices."

May Inflation Data ‘Bodes Very Well’ For US Economy, Analysts Say
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"…The inflation data this year has been terrific — a welcomed change from the prior four disastrous years."

US Annual Inflation Ticks Up to 2.4 Percent, Below Market Estimate
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"…The U.S. annual inflation rate ticked up for the first time since January, signaling potential renewed price pressures as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs begin to work their way through the economy."

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