Tag: Kiel Institute
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Trump’s Tariffs: The Unequal Burden on American Shoppers, Says German Study
Overview: Who Really Pays the Tariffs? A recent analysis by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany paints a stark picture of U.S. tariffs under the Trump era. According to the study, about 96% of the tariff burden fell on American buyers, with only a sliver affecting foreign producers and suppliers. The finding…
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Trump’s Tariffs Paid Almost Entirely by Americans, German Study Says
Overview: What the Kiel Institute Found New research from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany concludes that a striking 96% of U.S. tariffs are paid by American buyers. This counterintuitive finding challenges common perceptions about who ultimately shoulder the costs of trade barriers. By examining tariff pass-through and the structure of the…
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Trump’s Tariffs: Americans Bear the Burden, German Study Finds
Introduction Tariffs have long been a flashpoint in U.S. trade politics, drawing sharp lines between domestic consumers, manufacturers, and policymakers. A recent study from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany highlights a striking takeaway: the vast majority of U.S. tariffs are ultimately paid by American buyers. While tariffs are framed as a…