US economy grows 2.2% under Trump, inflation rises to 3.7% as tariffs and conflict push prices up

The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 2.2% in the latest quarter, outperforming other G7 nations since the end of 2024. However, inflation has risen to 3.7%, exceeding the 3% rate Trump inherited in January 2025. Economists attribute the increase to new import tariffs and disruption to oil and fuel supplies from the Middle East.