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Inflation is heating up again, putting pressure on Trump to cool it on tariffs

Written by Jason Reed, Associate Teaching Professor of Finance, University of Notre Dame

Inflation is building again; but the housing industry may find it harder to do so as a result of Trump tariffs. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Inflation figures released on Feb. 12, 2025, will come as a disappointment to Americans who hoped President Donald Trump would be true to his word on bringing down prices “on Day One.” It will also put...

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