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* Tariffs increase costs for Americans: A new study from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy confirms that American consumers and businesses ultimately bear the cost of tariffs imposed by the US.
* how the costs are passed on: Importers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers all face the initial tariff costs. They then decide weather to absorb those costs or pass them on to consumers through higher prices. This impacts both imported goods and American-made products that rely on foreign components.
* Reduced availability: The study also found that tariffs have led to more limited availability of goods in the US.
* Past confirmations: Deutsche Bank and Bank of America previously reached the same conclusion – that Americans are paying for the tariffs.
* Trump’s continued use of tariffs: Despite the economic impact, Donald Trump continues to advocate for tariffs, recently threatening new ones on Denmark and other European countries.
* Potential for reversal: Many of Trump’s tariff policies could be overturned by an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on their legality.
