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U.S. Tariffs 2018-2019

The impact of U.S. tariffs on import and retail prices, and their macroeconomic inflationary effect.

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Jan 18, 2026

What do independent forecasts say about U.S. GDP and inflation trajectories over the next two years under current policies?

Independent forecasters broadly agree that U.S. growth will be modest but positive over the next two years, with near‑term GDP projections clustering roughly between about 1.8% and 2.5% for 2026 and s...

Jan 15, 2026

What have independent analyses concluded about tariffs' effect on U.S. consumer prices since 2018?

Independent academic and central‑bank analyses conclude that U.S. tariffs since 2018 raised import and retail prices in a measurable way — in many studies the costs were largely borne by U.S. importer...