Trump’s Inflation Plan

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• US Inflation Hits 3% as Rising Prices Shake Markets and Fed Policy

• Trump’s Inflation Plan Faces Delays as Prices Continue to Rise

• Trump’s Freeze on CFPB Sparks Concerns Over Consumer Protections

US Inflation Hits 3% as Rising Prices Shake Markets and Fed Policy

Inflation in the U.S. climbed to 3% in January, its highest level since June, as consumer prices surged across key categories like food, energy, and housing. The unexpected increase—driven in part by skyrocketing egg prices and stubbornly high shelter costs—caused stocks to tumble and raised concerns about the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates anytime soon. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also ticked up to 3.3%, underscoring persistent pricing pressures. Meanwhile, the Trump administration’s economic policies, including tariffs and proposed tax cuts, could further impact inflation’s trajectory. With uncertainty looming, economists warn that the path to stable prices remains bumpy.

Trump’s Inflation Plan Faces Delays as Prices Continue to Rise

Despite promising to lower inflation immediately, President Trump faces rising prices, with inflation hitting a six-month high due to fuel and egg price surges. His four-part plan—cutting domestic taxes, raising tariffs, increasing oil production, and slashing government spending—is meant to ease costs, but experts question its feasibility. While lower Treasury yields have slightly reduced mortgage rates, tax cuts could widen the deficit, tariffs may raise consumer prices, and oil drilling expansion faces logistical challenges. Additionally, Trump has little control over Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, making inflation relief uncertain in the near term.

Trump’s Freeze on CFPB Sparks Concerns Over Consumer Protections

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), tasked with protecting Americans from financial abuse, has been effectively shut down under the Trump administration, halting investigations, enforcement actions, and key consumer protection rules. This freeze puts regulations at risk, including caps on credit card late fees and overdraft charges, protections against medical debt on credit reports, and safeguards against fraud on payment platforms like Zelle. Consumer advocates warn that financial predators could exploit the lack of oversight, while critics argue that deregulation benefits businesses. Trump has signaled his intent to dismantle the agency entirely, but its future remains uncertain, as its authority is rooted in congressional law.

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