Tariffs Inflate Food

Tariffs Could Inflate Food Prices Despite Trump Pledge to Lower Costs

Though Trump pledged to lower grocery prices, tariffs could raise prices.

Inc. - 7h

High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher

Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump says the Fed "has failed" to stop inflation

After three consecutive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has decided to hit the pause button, citing a solid job market and stubborn inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...

CBS News - 3d

RFK Jr. on obesity and processed foods

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touched on obesity and processed foods while testifying at the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing. RFK Jr. is calling for a fix to the nation's food supply.

CBS News - 3d

Beshear: Trump addressing ‘everything but inflation and prices’

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said President Trump is addressing everything “but inflation and prices” in his first week in office. Beshear joined CNN on Tuesday, where he weighed in on Trump's ...

The Hill - 4d

Philadelphia Whole Foods first to unionize

Employees at a Philadelphia Whole Foods made history as the first Amazon-owned grocery chain to unionize following a Monday vote. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) cited a 130-100 vote of ...

The Hill - 4d

The Trump economy: inflation versus isolationism

Economists warn the wallets of the US working class could be hit by the new administration’s priorities

Financial Times - 5d

Trump Tariffs Could Hit Cars, Clothes and Food Prices Fast

The levies could go into effect within the next few days.

Inc. - 5d

Amazon’s Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia are voting on whether to form the first union in the Amazon-owned chain. The company is pushing back.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

Dimon defends Trump tariffs: 'National security trumps a little bit more inflation'

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday weighed in on President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China among other nations, saying national security benefits would outweigh any ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

4 Reasons Sustainability is Key to Food and Beverage’s Future

What brands can and must do to survive in this new era.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Interest rates won't fall as fast as expected if tariffs stoke inflation, UBS CEO says

"Inflation is much more sticky than we have been saying," UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti said Tuesday.

CNBC - Jan. 21

People are getting Trump and inflation wrong

Sloppy and wishful thinking has taken over the US

Financial Times - Jan. 21

World's biggest sovereign wealth fund warns markets at risk from tariff-fueled inflation

"If you look at the risk to financial markets, I think inflation is for sure one, all driven by tariffs."

CNBC - Jan. 21

Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food

Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Factchecking Trump’s inauguration speech, from inflation to healthcare

Following up on key claims made by 47th US president during his day one address. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump repeatedly made false and misleading claims during his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet

Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising prices

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Top food trends for 2025 revealed by "Food & Wine"

"Food & Wine" reveals what's ahead for food in 2025, including trends shaping what we eat and drink.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Trump's picks are grilled on climate, tariffs and inflation in third day of hearings

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold Day 2 of the confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi's expected nomination for attorney general.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Inflation: still quite annoying

The direction of travel remains mostly sideways

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Trump to inherit 5-month high inflation rate

President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit inflation at a 5-month high. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices rose 2.9% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month in December, the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart

The consumer price index, an inflation gauge, rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December 2024 on the back of higher food and energy prices.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

U.S. regulators are banning the dye called Red 3 from the food supply

ABC News - Jan. 15

Why a small drop in inflation matters to you

The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Is US inflation set to rise further?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January

Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation

Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.

The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise

Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cuts

Financial Times - Jan. 7

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

CBS News - Jan. 6

FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods

The FDA set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruit, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to reduce kids’ exposure to the toxic metal.

NBC News - Jan. 6

German inflation rate climbs to 2.6% in December

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Germany to release inflation estimate for 2024