US inflation cools down despite Trump’s trade war, aided by falling gas prices

US inflation eased in March, driven by lower petrol, air travel, and hotel costs, offering consumers some relief amid trade war anxieties. The annual consumer price increase slowed to 2.4%, with core inflation also weakening. Experts caution that President Trump’s tariffs could reverse this trend, potentially raising prices on imported goods and impacting consumer spending.

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