美国5月CPI数据点评：美国通胀数据平淡、关税立场或难改变

Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the industry investment rating Core Viewpoints - The flat inflation data in the US may be seen by the Trump administration as a favorable condition to maintain the tariff policy, but due to the clear role of tariffs in the fiscal plan, the Trump administration is unlikely to significantly increase tariffs easily [2][13] - The flat consumption data is related to the flat employment growth, the decline in consumer confidence, and the Fed's stance on combating inflation [2][7] - If tariffs cannot be passed on to prices, it will eventually undermine importer confidence, making the problem of commodity shortages more obvious and increasing price pressure [2] Summary by Related Content Inflation Data Analysis - The overall CPI data in the US in May was flat, with stable year - on - year changes in core, energy, and food CPI. Prices remained stable despite new tariffs in April and May, and the ability of importers to pass on tariffs to consumers is uncertain [2][4] - The housing price index was the main driver of the CPI increase in May, while the energy price index decreased month - on - month [3] Consumption and Employment Situation - Consumption data is affected by employment growth, consumer confidence, and the Fed's anti - inflation stance. The year - on - year growth rate of non - farm employment in the US has been steadily declining since this year, and GDP and consumer spending growth may return to the non - farm employment growth rate [2][7] - The consumer confidence index in April and May was at the fourth - lowest point on record. Although consumer confidence decline is related to expected inflation, inflation expectations may lead to a decrease in consumer spending [9] Tariff Policy and Its Impact - The Trump administration is unlikely to revoke or reduce tariffs easily, nor will it significantly increase tariffs easily, as tariffs are expected to cut the deficit by $2.8 trillion in the next 10 years [2][13] - If tariffs cannot be passed on to prices, it will affect importer confidence, and if energy prices rebound, price pressure in the US may increase [2][12]