Tariffs Fall Short of Revenue Goals
Update: 2026-01-06
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Inflation Remains Low Despite Tariffs: New Studies Explain WhyThe latest consumer price inflation report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a lower-than-expected rate of 2.7%, beating Wall Streets guess of 3.1%. Despite expectations of higher numbers due to President Trumps Liberation Day tariffs, inflation remained tame. New studies from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Northwestern University reveal that importers dodge tariffs through workarounds and negotiations lead to exemptions, softening the blow. Tariff revenues are now dropping, with the fiscal year 2026 deficit already topping $439 billion and national debt over $38.5 trillion. Markets are shrugging off the shortfall, with S&P 500 futures flat and Europes STOXX steady. Checkout Solipillow.com
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