“汉堡通胀”席卷美国，专家：关税导致成本上涨已转嫁至美消费者

Group 1: Hamburger Inflation and Beef Prices - The rising beef prices are becoming a new focus in the U.S., similar to the previous "egg shortage" due to avian flu, with concerns over supply shortages driven by tariff policies [1][2] - The median price of hamburgers in the U.S. reached $14.47 in August, a 3.4% increase from the previous year, reflecting a continuous upward trend in hamburger prices over the past 12 months [2] - Beef prices have been rising for eight consecutive months, with ground beef currently priced at $6.34 per pound (approximately 101.28 RMB/kg) [2] Group 2: Broader Ingredient Cost Increases - The increase in hamburger prices is not solely due to beef costs; other ingredients like cheese and bread are also contributing to the price hikes [3] - The consumer price index (CPI) for August showed a year-on-year increase of approximately 2.9%, indicating a potential resurgence in inflation despite a previous decline from a peak of 9% in 2022 [3] Group 3: Coffee Price Increases - Retail coffee prices surged nearly 21% year-on-year in August, marking the largest annual increase since October 1997, driven by tariffs on major coffee-exporting countries [3][4] - Companies like J.M. Smucker have announced multiple price increases for retail coffee this year, indicating that the cost pressures are being passed on to consumers [4] Group 4: Consumer Confidence and Economic Outlook - The consumer confidence index has dropped by 21% compared to the previous year, reflecting growing concerns about the economic situation [5][7] - Experts predict that inflation may accelerate in the next 6 to 12 months due to the full effects of tariff policies becoming apparent [7]