Prices Are Now Starting to Rise because of Tariffs. Economists Say This Is Just the Beginning | News Channel 3-12
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Economists warn tariffs are raising wholesale costs with an expected 70% of these increases passed to US consumers, signaling rising inflation risks ahead.
- President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on April 2, 2025, targeting Chinese imports and other goods in the United States.
- These tariffs followed prior tariffs enacted in February and March and were partly paused in early May to support negotiations, with an August 1 deadline set for new tariff decisions.
- Businesses report tariff uncertainty has delayed expansions and hiring, forced some to seek alternative suppliers, and caused inventory adjustments while prices for tariff-sensitive goods have begun rising.
- Economists note that 70% of tariff costs will likely be passed to consumers, with price increases recorded in appliances , toys , and home furniture showing accelerated rises over recent months.
- The tariffs have increased recession risks seen by 84% of surveyed businesses, and experts expect inflation to accelerate further as tariffs continue affecting supply chains and prices.
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Economists, researchers, and analysts have warned that President Donald Trump's trade policy of imposing steep tariffs on most goods entering the United States will be a severe blow to consumers through higher prices.
Prices are now starting to rise because of tariffs. Economists say this is just the beginning
Economists, researchers and analysts have warned that President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade policy of tacking steep tariffs on most goods that come in to America will deliver a taxing blow to consumers via higher prices.
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