Mild December inflation gives Trump a boost on affordability push
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December inflation cooled to 2.7% overall and 2.6% core, beating expectations and signaling easing price pressures—a political boon for Trump as he pushes cost‑of‑living relief. Yet consumers still face sticker shock on groceries and utilities, and critics argue tariff policies have kept inflation elevated even as the White House touts affordability measures.
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- Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2025 — in one chart CNBC
- US Core CPI Rises 0.2%, Bucking Estimates for Bigger Rebound Bloomberg.com
- Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans CNN
- Inflation ticked up in December as falling gas prices helped offset food and housing costs NBC News
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