Inflation climbed at the slowest pace since early 2021 in April, surprising economists who anticipated tariff-related increases.

The tariff policy implemented by President Trump is not just a macroeconomic issue; its effects are felt at the individual company level, forcing businesses to adapt to new costs and complexities in international trade.

Walmart , the world's largest retailer, will have to start raising prices later this month due to the high cost of tariffs, executives said on Thursday, in a clear signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war is filtering through to the American economy.