Henry Epp, a savvy reporter for Marketplace, dives deep into the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision and its unexpected implications on inflation. He discusses how tariffs didn't inflate prices as predicted and highlights critical data influencing economic trends. The conversation also covers the curious phenomenon of 'Summerween,' where Halloween goodies hit shelves by June, impacting retail dynamics. Epp sheds light on the steel industry's struggle with tariffs and job growth, illustrating how intertwined economic factors shape our daily lives.