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Trump's Tariff Rollback Sparks Stagflation Concerns Amid Inflation

11/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump rolled back tariffs on grocery staples.
Trump claimed virtually no inflation.
Economist Justin Wolfers estimated inflation at 3.0 percent and highlighted price increases for coffee (18.9%), beef (14.7%), and bananas (6.9%).
Wolfers warned of potential stagflation, partly due to Trump's tariffs, which have harmed trade.
Bloomberg News echoed concerns, linking stagflation to Trump’s ongoing conflict with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

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U.S. President Donald Trump rolled back tariffs on grocery staples.
Trump claimed virtually no inflation.
Economist Justin Wolfers estimated inflation at 3.0 percent and highlighted price increases for coffee (18.9%), beef (14.7%), and bananas (6.9%).
Wolfers warned of potential stagflation, partly due to Trump's tariffs, which have harmed trade.
Bloomberg News echoed concerns, linking stagflation to Trump’s ongoing conflict with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.