Recent analytical findings suggest that approximately fifty percent of the total tariff burden imposed in the United States during the previous year was absorbed directly by importing companies. Rather than transferring these additional financial costs to the final purchasers or retail consumers, these businesses integrated the expenses into their own operational budgets. This trend highlights the significant economic pressure placed on smaller commercial entities, which often struggle to manage the impact of such trade policies without adjusting their pricing structures or sacrificing profit margins.
Source : The Japan Times
Photo : The Japan Times
