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Trump's Inflation Claims Contradicted by Federal Reserve Data

While Trump asserts the U.S. economy is strong with no inflation, the Fed's preferred measure shows inflation remains above the 2% target.

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  • Former President Trump claims the U.S. economy is strong and free from inflation.
  • The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure contradicts Trump's assertion, remaining above the 2% goal.
  • Trump's statements come amid ongoing economic discussions and debates.
  • The Fed's inflation target is a key indicator for economic policy and consumer prices.
  • The discrepancy highlights differing perspectives on the current economic climate.

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Center-leaning sources frame the narrative by emphasizing economic data over political rhetoric, highlighting a disconnect between Trump's claims and the Fed's inflation metrics. This perspective suggests skepticism towards political assertions, prioritizing factual economic indicators while implicitly critiquing the reliability of political figures in economic discourse.

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The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation is above its 2% target, indicating that inflation remains elevated, which contradicts Trump's claim that the economy is strong and free from inflation.

Tariffs under Trump generated more than $28 billion in revenue during the 2025 fiscal cycle, but their impact on inflation appears limited based on the Consumer Price Index showing a 2.4% inflation rate, which is only slightly above the Fed's target and down from previous higher rates.

Some economists predict that Trump’s second-term tariffs will increase inflation over time, as retailers may eventually pass on higher costs from tariffs to consumers, even though this pressure has been somewhat restrained so far.

Trump claimed there was high inflation when he left office and during Biden’s presidency. However, inflation peaked at 9.1% in June 2022 under Biden, which was not the highest ever, and inflation was lower at the end of Trump's term compared to prior periods, contradicting Trump’s characterization.

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