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Trump says he’s already had a positive effect on the economy, despite reports that his policies will worsen inflation

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Trump initially seemed optimistic that Labor Department stats would show he’s already had a positive effect on the economy despite numerous reports suggesting his policies will worsen inflation.

But after the Labor Department announced that the consumer price index in January increased 3% from 12 months earlier , Trump took to Truth Social to avoid any responsibility for the price hikes.