Washington, D.C. | October 24, 2025 — The White House says the latest U.S. inflation reading shows consumer prices remained stable in September, continuing a trend of lower inflation since President Donald Trump took office.
According to the administration, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) performed better than market expectations, with wage growth outpacing inflation — a development officials say provides relief for American households.
However, the White House warns that the ongoing government shutdown, which they blame on Democrats in Congress, could prevent the release of October inflation data for the first time in U.S. history. They argue that without federal surveyors in the field, essential price information cannot be collected, potentially disrupting financial markets and policymaking.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Democrats of using the shutdown as leverage in negotiations and claimed their actions risk economic progress.
Administration figures highlight several economic indicators they say reflect improvement:
Average inflation has remained around 2.5%, lower than levels seen under President Joe Biden.
Private sector wages have grown an estimated 1.8% since Trump returned to office.
Gasoline prices have fallen and are now close to their lowest average levels in four years.
Shelter inflation has eased, and costs for several consumer goods — including eggs, motor vehicle insurance, and used cars — have decreased.
Some analysts say the new CPI numbers strengthen the administration’s argument that tariffs are not contributing to higher consumer costs.
The White House maintains that economic gains could be at risk if the shutdown continues and essential government operations remain suspended.
