Core Insights - Nearly one-third of U.S. businesses plan to raise prices within six months, indicating a trend of passing higher input and import costs onto consumers [1] - 50.7% of businesses expect costs to rise in the coming months, reflecting pressures from increasing supplier costs and an uncertain tariff environment [1] - The sentiment among business owners regarding the U.S. economic outlook is increasingly pessimistic, as noted by experts [1] Group 1: Economic Pressures - Businesses are facing two main pressures: rising costs from suppliers and an uncertain tariff environment [1] - The impact of high tariffs is being transmitted through the supply chain, leading to a chain reaction of cost increases [1] Group 2: Price Increase Implications - A significant increase in prices may exacerbate inflation, affecting household budgets and influencing the monetary policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve [1] - Analysts and executives indicate that government policies that raise global prices compel businesses to adjust their pricing strategies accordingly [1]
美媒:近三分之一美国企业计划半年内涨价
Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-19 07:46