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Republicans say price report is a boon; Democrats say bust. Who’s right?

An American shopper checks an information sign about eggs and empty shelves at a supermarket in Vernon Hills, Illinois, on February 9, 2025 [Nam Y Huh/AP Photo]

Does the latest United States consumer price index (CPI) report show that Americans are paying more or less for goods? You might be seeing mixed messaging based on the politicians you listen to or what your social media algorithms surface.

Some say the numbers show President Donald Trump’s success. Others say the opposite.

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