US Inflation Seen Picking Up in April With Modest Tariffs Impact

US Inflation Seen Picking Up in April With Modest Tariffs Impact

“CPI categories that are China import-intensive — such as toys, shoes, and apparel – may see modest inflation,” Bloomberg Economics forecasters led by Anna Wong wrote in a note Monday. “Retailers are finding it difficult to pass on higher prices without suffering a sharp drop in demand — though they’ll still try. If that effect prevails, then the net impact of tariffs will be less inflationary than commonly thought.”

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