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Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008

Import prices from China have reached their highest level since 2008, posting a surprise monthly gain. This reflects sustained tariff pressures and supply chain cost inflation hitting US importers.

The Wire takeaway

Your cost of goods from China just hit a 18-year high and isn't falling back. If you buy anything from China—or compete against companies that do—your runway just got shorter and your competitors' margins just got thinner.

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Topics: tariffs · china-trade · import-inflation · supply-chain · cogs-pressure

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Verified 17 July 2026 · Sources: Fusion42 review