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White House Council of Economic Advisers
Coverage of White House Council of Economic Advisers in the Nexus archive.
- FACT FOCUS: Is inflation a red state vs. blue state issue? It’s increasing no matter how you cut it
Inflation in the U.S. is rising nationwide, with a 3.8% annual rate in April 2025. Claims that blue states like New York and California uniquely drive inflation are false, as all Census Bureau regions show elevated inflation rates influenced by global gas prices and shipping costs. Red states also experience high inflation, with some exceeding the national average.