“the Trump administration is now on the defensive with their tariff policies, which are going to raise prices.”

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“How quickly inflation eases is of crucial importance to the White House, which is trying to counteract a groundswell of concern about affordability ahead of this year’s midterm elections.”

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“Worsening inflation poses a political challenge for Trump, who as a candidate promised to immediately lower costs, but instead has engaged in a whipsawed frenzy of tariffs that have jolted businesses and consumers.”

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“But even if inflationary impacts are “modest,” the effects on Americans could cut deeper, said Schipper, from the University of St. Thomas. “Right now, I am less concerned about inflation building on itself,” Schipper said. “There’s still a cost to consumers that are struggling.””

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“The state of the economy affects the popularity of incumbent governments.”

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