Higher prices may be slow to come down even if tariffs go away, economists say

If there's no quick armistice in the tariff war launched by President Trump, American consumers will be footing the bill, most economists agree. But if tariffs end, prices might be slow to come back down.

Apr 10, 2025 - 13:47
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Higher prices may be slow to come down even if tariffs go away, economists say
Tariffs are likely to drive up the price of avocados. So, do restaurant owners raise menu prices now? And if so, will they ever come back down?

If there's no quick armistice in the tariff war launched by President Trump, American consumers will be footing the bill, most economists agree. But if tariffs end, prices might be slow to come back down.

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