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Over the year, the average tariff rate on U.S. imports rose to 13 percent from 2.6 percent, the economists said, spiking in April and May as Mr. Trump applied tariffs to exports from foreign countries, including China.
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Average tariff rate on U.S. imports rose to 13 percent from 2.6 percent spiking in April and May
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{ "month": "April", "topic": "Tariffs", "person": "Donald Trump", "month_2": "May", "percentage": "13 percent", "percentage_2": "2.6 percent" } - Subject Tags
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM (3 months ago)
- Last Updated
- February 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM (3 months ago)
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Research from the New York Fed indicates that U.S. companies and consumers are bearing the majority of tariff costs, contradicting Trump's claims. The study found that 90% of the economic burden fell on Americans through November 2025. This is due to higher prices and the inability of foreign suppliers to absorb the costs.
U.S. inflation eased at the start of 2026, offering relief to the Federal Reserve. The Consumer Price Index showed a decrease in overall and core inflation. The article discusses the impact of tariffs and the Fed's potential actions.
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