US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran. "The numbers…

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Donald Trump's remarks on surging US consumer inflation have drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, highlighting concerns over rising energy prices. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.