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Trump's 'forever' tariffs gain a foothold at consumers' expense

The levies are designed to be permanent, with researchers saying consumers are already paying part of the cost through higher prices.

Summary by Asia Times
President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements no longer cause the market gyrations that they did in 2025. But their sticker shock for American consumers is becoming increasingly clear – just as economic sentiment is souring ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Many business groups had hoped that the tariff wars would end in February, when […] The post Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs gain a foothold at consumers’ expense appeared first on Asia…

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Following the application of tariffs, household products and inputs have become more expensive in the United States.

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RealClearMarkets broke the news in Northbrook, United States on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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