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According to economists, what percentage of tariff costs are typically passed to consumers?
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Economic studies consistently show 80-95% of tariff costs get passed to American consumers through higher prices. Only 5-20% is absorbed by foreign producers. Tariffs are primarily taxes on Americans,...
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