U.S. consumer prices rebounded moderately in April as declining food costs partially offset rising rents, leading to the smallest annual increase in four years, but the inflation outlook remains unclear against the backdrop of tariffs.

Inflation could rise this summer as tariffs are reflected in the data, forecasters say. The US tariff rate is high even after the latest deal with China.

US inflation likely accelerated in April after an unexpected cooldown the previous month, with higher tariffs on Chinese goods in particular starting to impact prices.