Trump touts June inflation drop as best in six years

Trump touts June inflation drop as best in six years

Trump the president said June consumer prices fell more than in any single month in over six years, beating every economist in a Bloomberg poll, while real wages climbed 0.8%.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 17, 2026, 11:55 AM ET

Donald Trump declared a fresh victory on inflation, saying June prices fell more than in any month in over six years.