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business2 months ago•11 min saved

Tariffs as Hidden Tax: Americans Bear 96% of Trump’s Tariffs, Kiel Study Finds

A Kiel Institute study finds that 96% of Trump-era tariffs were passed through to American importers and consumers, effectively making tariffs a consumption tax borne by U.S. households rather than foreign exporters. The analysis, along with inflation forecasts from economists Orszag and Posen predicting higher inflation in 2026, suggests tariff costs will increasingly affect prices even as the White House defends the policy. With the Supreme Court’s ruling still pending, the tariff program remains in limbo amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

via latimes.com|

#business #consumers #inflation

economy2 months ago•4 min saved

Kiel Study Finds US Consumers Bear Nearly All Tariff Costs

A Kiel Institute study finds Americans shoulder about 96% of Trump-era tariff costs, with importers and consumers paying the bulk while foreign exporters mostly keep prices steady. The research notes tariff revenue of about $195 billion in fiscal year 2025 and estimates households paid roughly $758 per adult last year. It highlights deadweight losses, higher consumer prices, and disrupted supply chains, and offers four reasons why foreign suppliers haven’t offset costs. While some findings suggest tariffs could modestly curb inflation, the dominant takeaway is that tariffs act as a consumption tax on Americans.

via Straight Arrow News|

#consumer-costs #economy #kiel-institute

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Kiel Study Finds Tariffs Largely Hit American Buyers

A Kiel Institute study of more than 25 million shipment records (2024–2025) finds US tariffs are paid almost entirely by Americans, with about 96% borne by importers and consumers and only 4% by foreign exporters, leading to higher US prices, reduced imports, and a near-full pass-through of tariff costs to domestic buyers—contradicting Trump’s claim that Americans wouldn’t pay tariffs.

via Business Insider|

#business #consumer-prices #kiel-institute

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate Researcher Faces Job Loss for Refusing to Fly Home or to Germany

Climate researcher Dr. Gianluca Grimalda risks losing his position at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany for refusing to fly home from Papua New Guinea. Grimalda plans to reduce his carbon emissions by 90% and travel back using ferries, coaches, trains, and cargo ships. The institute gave him three days notice to return, which would have required flying, and threatened him with redundancy if he failed to comply. Grimalda's September salary has not been paid, and his offer of unpaid leave was rejected. The impact of aviation on climate change is under scrutiny, and activists like Greta Thunberg advocate for greener travel alternatives. Grimalda is prepared to face the consequences of his decision, citing climate anxiety as a mental health concern.

via CNN|

#carbon-emissions #climate-crisis #climate-researcher