US Tariff Impacts Begin to Surface in Economic Data
The Ripple effects of US tariffs are now materializing in economic indicators, forcing corporations into a critical decision: absorb rising costs or pass them to consumers. This strategic calculus will shape economic trajectories for the coming year.
Current aggregated effective tariff rates against China hover NEAR 12.6%, with revenue collection mechanisms now fully operational. Today’s PPI release offers early clues about corporate responses to these trade barriers.