Inflation likely rose last month as Trumps tariffs boost goods prices

Washington: US inflation likely ticked higher last month as the Trump administrations import taxes have lifted the price of goods, potentially putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot when it meets next week. Economists forecast that consumer prices rose 2.9 percent in August from a year earlier, according to a survey of economists by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .