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“Doubling of tariffs will add to another increase in prices squeeze profit margins and mean cost-cutting or layoffs”

Analyzed on 2026-09-20T18:42:42+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-20

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But this doubling of tariffs, basically doubling from what we saw in June, the effective tariff rate, that is not only going to add to another increase in prices, which we're only beginning to see the early signs of right now, but also the tariffs are so large that they also squeeze profit margins and that means cost-cutting or layoffs.

Extracted from: As Trump's tariffs kick in, economist breaks down inflation and recession warning signs ,

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“But this doubling of tariffs, basically doubling from what we saw in June, the effective tariff rate, that is not only going to add to another increase in prices, which we're only beginning to see the early signs of right now, but also the tariffs are so large that they also squeeze profit margins and that means cost-cutting or layoffs.”

As Trump's tariffs kick in, economist breaks down inflation and recession warning signs

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Claim ID CLM-20A2F740
Slug doubling-of-tariffs-will-add-to-another-increase-in-prices-s-20a2f740
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Captured 217 d ago
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Economics Trade