A new economic forecast has delivered troubling news for the White House. Analysts now warn that inflation in the United States could surge beyond 5 percent this year, driven largely by rising fuel costs linked to the escalating conflict with Iran.
The surge threatens to undo one of the key political advantages that helped Donald Trump win the presidency. High grocery and energy prices once defined the economic frustration voters felt during the previous administration. Now those same pressures risk returning at an even higher level, placing Trump's leadership and political future under intense scrutiny.
