Trump Comes Home to Rising Inflation After China Visit
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Trump’s return from a high-profile China visit comes as U.S. inflation remains stubbornly high, with April’s CPI at 3.8% and the Cleveland Fed forecasting up to 4.2% in May, driven by tariffs, energy prices, and ongoing supply shocks. The trip yielded few concrete economic gains, prompting Democrats to frame the issue as a test of affordability ahead of elections, while the White House vows action to stabilize prices and growth.
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- A state banquet, selfies with Musk and Huang's noodle run: The spectacle of Trump's Beijing visit CNBC
- Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president The Washington Post
- Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation AP News
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