Inflation accelerated in June as President Trump’s tariffs started to leave a bigger imprint on the economy, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to hold interest rates steady when policymakers next meet this month.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index (CPI), a popular inflation gauge, increased in June to 2.7% on an annual basis as prices rose for consumers.

The report on producer prices adds to a mixed picture for inflation as the economy adjusts to the imposition of import tariffs.

Consumer prices in the New York area, including Long Island, rose at a faster pace in June than in May, driven in part by higher costs for child care, housing and groceries, such as meat and eggs.

Progress in bringing down the rate of inflation has halted, at least for now. But even with June’s boost in price growth, economists expect the full effects of higher tariffs to push inflation even higher in the coming months.

The June inflation data is likely to keep Federal Reserve officials cautious, open to cutting interest rates later this year without committing to any course of action. The consumer-price index wasn’t

On a monthly basis, the headline CPI rose 0.3 percent, which was in line with forecasts. Core CPI rose 0.2 percent versus an expected 0.3 percent.