Director, National Economic Council
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At a Rock Hill rally on Thursday, President Trump again said inflation is 1.7%. The government's latest figure is 3.7%, and it helped produce the largest Social Security raise in five years.
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates alone at its meeting this week, days before Election Day. Inflation rose to 3.7% in September, and voters blame President Trump's Iran war and tariffs.
Trump officials are softening their approach to Canada after months of 50% tariffs, with Senate races in border states on the line. Canada's prime minister says there is no deal yet.
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said household spending data shows Americans are better off. Inflation, gas prices and consumer sentiment point the other way, and economists dispute his reading.
