A bombshell report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that U.S. tariffs on the Chinese mainland might be doing more harm to America's economy than official numbers suggest. 💥📉 Published Wednesday, the study warns that gaps in trade data could mean underestimated costs for U.S. consumers and businesses.
Researchers argue that traditional trade metrics may overlook the 'supply chain domino effect'—where tariffs on Chinese imports disrupt U.S. production lines and inflate prices for everyday goods. 🏭🔗 The analysis comes amid ongoing debates over trade policies, with experts urging a 'reality check' on how tariffs impact Main Street.
Think of it like a game of economic Jenga: remove affordable Chinese components, and suddenly entire U.S. industries wobble. 🤯 The Fed’s findings could spark fresh discussions about balancing trade strategies with economic resilience.
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Study: Tariffs on China risk hurting US economy more than data suggest
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