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Trump vowed to reduce prices, but his policies have fueled US inflation | Steven Greenhouse

Published October 30, 2026 6:00 am • Updated October 30, 2026 6:00 am •
Trump vowed to reduce prices, but his policies have fueled US inflation | Steven Greenhouse
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‘Even though economists warned that tariffs would be inflationary, Trump has enthusiastically embraced them’Donald Trump successfully campaigned for his second term two years ago promising to reduce prices on day one, but ever since he returned to the White House, he has done little to fight inflation or reduce prices. Instead, some of his most important policy decisions – most notably his war against Iran…

‘Even though economists warned that tariffs would be inflationary, Trump has enthusiastically embraced them’Donald Trump successfully campaigned for his second term two years ago promising to reduce prices on day one, but ever since he returned to the White House, he has done little to fight inflation or reduce prices. Instead, some of his most important policy decisions – most notably his war against Iran…

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