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US Wholesale Prices Drop Despite Tariffs

Marco Sorenson by Marco Sorenson
May 15, 2025
in Economics
US Wholesale Prices Drop Despite Tariffs

The Labor Department reported that US wholesale prices dropped 0.5% in April from March which represented the first decrease since October 2023 and the biggest decrease in five years despite Trump’s tariffs which imposed 10% worldwide and 30% on China. The producer price index demonstrated a 2.4% annual increase from 3.4% year-over-year. The core price index without food and energy components dropped 0.4% yet it showed a 3.1% annual growth. The wholesale food prices decreased 1% with eggs experiencing the largest drop of 39% while eggs maintained their annual price increase of 45% because of bird flu. Economists had predicted a minimal increase but the timing of pre-tariff stockpiling delayed the effects. The annual growth rate of consumer prices reached 2.3% which represents the lowest point in four years. The Federal Reserve could consider reducing interest rates based on economic weakening effects of tariffs. Retailers such as Walmart and Mattel have announced upcoming price increases although tariff-related price hikes are not expected until summer. The short-term data indicates a temporary decrease but trade unpredictability together with consumer wariness (60% of purchases delayed) indicates future inflationary trends.

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