The Globe and Mail reports in its Saturday, June 14, edition that tariffs increase consumer prices. A New York Times dispatch to The Globe reports that prices rose after President Donald Trump's initial tariffs on China, but overall inflation remained stable. With larger tariffs now imposed, forecasters anticipated inflationary pressures to rise. However, recent data revealed muted inflation, leading to questions about economic predictions. Economists believe the tariffs are affecting prices, but not enough yet to impact broad measures like the consumer price index, expecting more significant effects this summer. Barclays economist Marc Giannoni says, "Inflation is very likely going to increase." Mr. Trump's tariffs have impacted the economy significantly. Businesses hurried to stock up on goods before the tariffs took effect, leading to a sharp drop in imports. Uncertainty has increased due to the administration's inconsistent trade policies. Recently, it was announced that steel tariffs would soon apply to appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and refrigerators. This debate has increased anxiety about the economic outlook, causing consumer sentiment to decline and expectations of inflation to rise.