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Powell Challenges Trump's Inflation Claims Amid Rising Prices

7/31/2025

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sounded the alarm on rising consumer prices due to tariffs, challenging President Trump's assertions about controlling inflation. While Trump urged the Fed to cut interest rates, Powell maintained the current rates, highlighting that despite some cost relief, tariffs continue to burden consumers with higher prices.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sounded the alarm on rising consumer prices due to tariffs, challenging President Trump's assertions about controlling inflation. While Trump urged the Fed to cut interest rates, Powell maintained the current rates, highlighting that despite some cost relief, tariffs continue to burden consumers with higher prices.