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Trump Claims Inflation Falling, Critics Cite Higher Costs

7/15/2026

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Trump Claims Inflation Drop

President Donald Trump asserted in the Oval Office his administration reduced inflation and that surge stemmed from his predecessor.
A press briefing featured President Donald Trump announcing that inflation is decreasing and consumer prices are falling.
Jo Carducci noted inflation was lower when President Biden left office than now.
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark said record-high inflation results from Trump’s tariffs and overseas conflicts.

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Walmart Cuts

Walmart announced price cuts on thousands of items, such as ground beef, potato chips, toys, and clothing.
The U.S. consumer price index fell 0.4% in June, the sharpest monthly decline since March 2020.
Core CPI showed no change in June, while services excluding energy also remained flat.
Services excluding shelter fell 0.2%, largest drop since January 2021, and core goods slipped 0.1%.

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Trump Praises Walmart

Oil prices rose 4.6% to $87.13 a barrel after United States and Iran said they controlled the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Labor Department reported the consumer price index fell 0.4% in June, lowering the annual inflation rate to 3.5%.
Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged near 3.6% at the latest policy meeting.
President Donald Trump lauded Walmart’s price cuts and blamed prior administration for the inflation spike.

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Trump Claims Inflation Drop

President Donald Trump asserted in the Oval Office his administration reduced inflation and that surge stemmed from his predecessor.
A press briefing featured President Donald Trump announcing that inflation is decreasing and consumer prices are falling.
Jo Carducci noted inflation was lower when President Biden left office than now.
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark said record-high inflation results from Trump’s tariffs and overseas conflicts.

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