What was the U.S. annual inflation rate in April, and how does it compare to wage growth according to the news?

Consumer inflation in the United States increased to 3.8% annually in April, and the news states that 'inflation is now outpacing wage gains and effectively making workers poorer.'

What did Trump say about his focus during the Iran war negotiations, and how was it received?

Trump said, 'I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,' a remark that 'prompted blowback because it suggested to some that Trump cared more about challenging Iran than fighting inflation at home.'

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President Trump returns from China amidst rising US inflation driven by tariffs and high oil prices, with trade deals promising increased soybean and LNG exports to China.

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