US import prices rose marginally in April

World World: Import prices in the US rose unexpectedly by 0.1% in April 2025, while it fell by 0.4% in March. This increase was mainly due to a jump in the prices of capital goods, which balanced the effect of cheap energy products.

According to the Federal Labor Department, the total import price also saw a slight increase of 0.1% compared to last year. Fuel prices fell 2.6% in April, while food prices remained stable. Excluding fuel and food, the ‘core import price’ increased by 0.5%.

Meanwhile, economists believe that the impact of import duties imposed by President Donald Trump will be visible on inflation by mid-year. The Chairman of the Federal Reserve has warned that frequent shocks in the supply chain can pose a serious challenge to the economy and monetary policy.

The weakness of the dollar is also considered to be a reason for the stability in import prices, as the dollar has declined by 5.1% this year.