“That has resulted in higher prices for tariff-sensitive items like furniture, household appliances and apparel.”

U.S. Inflation Eased at Start of the Year

“However, some goods prices are already on the rise, and companies are warning more are on the way. However, goods will play a more central role in household budgets come fall and winter, when back-to-school season and spendy holidays such as Halloween and Christmas hit. “I think some of this might become more real for people” later this year, said Tyler Schipper, associate professor in economics and data analysis at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Economic data is often lagged: Next week, for example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release critical inflation data that covers the month of June. Inflation indices are comprehensive: Rising goods prices are showing up in the inflation data; however, they’ve largely been overshadowed by factors such as falling gas prices and a continued slowing of price hikes for services, particularly rent and housing. As such, inflation data to this point has remained fairly muted — for now. “It’s not surprising that tariff effects have not shown up strongly in official consumer prices yet,” according to a Goldman Sachs’ July 8 note. Prices are already rising, inflation is at a ‘turning point’ However, the seemingly muted headline inflation numbers don’t tell the full story: Goods prices — particularly in tariff-exposed categories — are already on the rise, both private-sector and federal data shows.”

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“Tariffs are beginning to drive up consumer prices”

Import Levels Expected to Post Decline in 2025 Due to Tariffs

“Commonly imported products like clothes, furniture and bed linens were among the goods that jumped in price last month as President Donald Trump's tariffs took hold, federal government data this week showed.”

Are tariffs to blame for rising inflation? Experts weigh in

“Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.”

The tariff-driven inflation that economists feared begins to emerge