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New inflation data shows U.S. importers are bearing the costs of tariffs, which are likely to be passed on to consumers, as wholesale prices and profit margins increase amid record tariff revenue, raising concerns about future price hikes across industries.
Goldman Sachs analysis indicates that U.S. companies are currently absorbing about two-thirds of the costs associated with tariffs, highlighting the financial burden on domestic businesses during ongoing trade tensions.
Africa is making significant progress in establishing local currency payment systems like PAPSS to reduce reliance on the dollar, aiming to lower trade costs and boost regional trade, despite opposition and threats from the US, particularly under President Trump's stance against de-dollarisation efforts.