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Graphic Truth: What’s behind the US inflation numbers?

Eileen Zhang

US prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months until July 2025, a relatively steady rate despite the onset of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But what’s behind this inflation figure? This Graphic Truth explores how the prices of various categories of consumer goods are changing.

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