美国经济学家：约2/3关税相关成本将转嫁给消费者

Core Points - The high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are causing panic among businesses and consumers in the U.S., leading to increased prices and a slowdown in economic activity [1][2] - Approximately two-thirds of the costs associated with the new tariffs are expected to be passed on to consumers, resulting in a gradual increase in prices over the coming months [2] Group 1: Economic Impact - The implementation of tariffs has begun to affect prices, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in August showing a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [1] - The delay in the economic impact of tariffs is attributed to businesses stockpiling inventory before the tariffs took effect and some companies initially absorbing the costs [1] Group 2: Consumer Price Increases - Consumers are expected to feel the impact of rising prices, particularly in imported goods such as coffee, audio equipment, and furniture, which have seen significant price increases [2] - Coffee prices are particularly affected as domestic production cannot meet demand, leading to further price hikes as inventory from before the tariffs is depleted [2]