Tariffs in June 2025 significantly raised consumer prices, especially in categories like automobiles, apparel, electronics, and household goods, with car prices alone increasing by up to $10,000.

The index of consumer confidence declined to 93 last month from 98.4 in May, when the Trump administration dialed back the highest U.S. tariffs.

Employment held steady and in some cases even rose, in a positive sign for the economy. Big picture: U.S. tariffs are higher now than anytime since World War II, even after the White House sharply ...

Businesses face rising inflation due to tariffs. Will consumers get hit next? Provided by Dow Jones Jun 23, 2025, 2:35:00 PM. By Jeffry Bartash .