President Donald Trump has stated that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is his primary focus during negotiations, despite rising economic concerns among Americans due to inflation and increased gas prices. According to a new CNN/SSRS poll, 77% of Americans blame his policies for increasing the cost of living.
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President Trump has stated that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is his primary focus during negotiations, despite rising economic concerns among Americans due to inflation and increased gas prices. A new poll shows 77% of Americans blame his policies for the cost-of-living increase.
- Consumer prices in the US have risen by 0.6 percent in April, marking the biggest annual increase since May 2023.
- Gasoline prices have surged by 5.4 percent and are up 28.4 percent compared to last year.
- President Trump has faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for his remarks on not considering Americans' financial situation in Iran talks.
- Economists predict that inflation will peak this quarter but remain elevated throughout the year.
The national average price for gasoline has reached $4.50 per gallon, up from $2.98 when the US and Israel first struck Iran on February 28. Consumer prices have risen by 0.6 percent in April after a 0.9 percent increase in March, marking the biggest annual increase since May 2023.
Trump's comments have drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, with many suggesting that his remarks could be used against him in upcoming midterm elections. The president's top officials have struggled to explain when or if economic pressures will fade, with mixed messages from different administration figures.
The economic strain of the war has materialized across the world, with inflation accelerating in several countries and households facing a fresh cost-of-living crisis. Despite this, Trump maintains that his economic policies are working 'incredibly' and predicts a resolution to the war will bring significant benefits for Americans.
Economists say that conflict with Iran will keep prices high. According to Bernard Yaros, lead US economist for Oxford Economics, inflation is expected to peak this quarter but remain elevated throughout the year. Grocery prices are also on the rise, with meat, poultry, fish and eggs up by 2.7 percent compared to the previous month.
On Wall Street, US markets tumbled following the release of the consumer price index report. The tech-heavy Nasdaq is down 1.4 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down by 0.6 percent, and the S&P 500 is 0.8 percent lower in midday trading.
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