President Donald Trump stated he is not focusing on Americans' financial struggles while seeking a ceasefire with Iran. This comes as the economic impacts of the conflict, which began in late February, become more noticeable in the U.S.

<img alt="A cleanshaven older man with blonde hair wearing a suit and tie extends his arms out while speaking in an outdoor setting." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/4891049f-b920-4ad7-bc9b-d2693234bc8b,1778669774644/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C313%2C5079%2C2856%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves the White House for travel to Beijing, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington, to meet with China&apos;s President Xi Jinping...