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Here’s the inflation breakdown for April 2025 — in one chart

Last updated: May 13, 2025 8:35 am
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Inflation in the United States showed signs of slowing down in April as prices for consumer goods like groceries, gasoline, used cars, and clothing decreased. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index rose by 2.3% in April compared to the previous year, marking the smallest annual increase since February 2021.

Economists, however, are cautious about the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on future inflation rates. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s, expressed concern that tariffs could reignite inflation, undoing the progress made in controlling prices post-pandemic. He anticipates that the effects of tariffs will start to show in the upcoming May CPI report.

Tariffs are taxes levied on imports from foreign countries, which are ultimately passed on to consumers through higher prices. The Yale Budget Lab estimates that current tariff policies could cost the average U.S. household an additional $2,800 in the short run. Economists predict that a 10% average tariff rate could add up to 1 percentage point to the consumer price index within six to nine months.

Despite a recent trade deal with China, economists like Stephen Brown from Capital Economics foresee core CPI inflation reaching 3.5% by the end of 2025. Tariffs remain a significant uncertainty in the inflation outlook, with higher tariffs affecting a wide range of imported goods.

The latest CPI report showed some indications of tariff effects, such as price increases in audio and photographic equipment. However, the overall impact of tariffs on goods prices was relatively low. Gasoline prices fell slightly in April, reflecting the drop in oil prices amid concerns of a recession and lower demand.

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Additionally, grocery prices declined, partly due to lower fuel costs reducing transportation expenses. Prices for used cars, apparel, and airline fares also saw decreases, contributing to the overall decrease in inflation. Housing inflation, the largest component of the CPI, remained elevated at 4% annually.

In conclusion, while inflation has shown signs of slowing down, the looming impact of tariffs on consumer prices remains a key concern for economists. The effects of tariffs on imported goods could potentially reignite inflation and disrupt the current trend of price stability.

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