Rising US import prices are putting pressure on business costs across global supply chains. August 2026 data draw attention to nonfuel imports, industrial materials and capital goods, while terms-of-trade comparisons reveal different patterns across Canada, the European Union, Germany, Japan, Latin America, Mexico and China. This analysis examines how supplier prices and … [Read more...] about US Import Prices and Tariffs: Inflation, Capital Goods and Global Trade
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Trump Tariffs Verdict 2026: Did the Trade War Work?
Tariffs redirected trade, raised the cost of imported inputs and triggered a legal and fiscal reversal—but they did not end globalisation. Research updated: August 7, 2026 The short verdict: Donald Trump’s tariffs changed corporate behaviour, reduced direct US dependence on China and accelerated investment in a few strategic American industries. As a broad … [Read more...] about Trump Tariffs Verdict 2026: Did the Trade War Work?
Global Trade Realignment: China, Europe, and the Next Phase of Adjustment
The 2025 trade data suggests that global trade flows are undergoing structural change. Tariffs have not eliminated trade, but they have influenced direction, pricing, and supply chain decisions. The question now is how major exporting economies adapt to this new environment. A Significant Shift in Trade Flows The estimated reduction … [Read more...] about Global Trade Realignment: China, Europe, and the Next Phase of Adjustment