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Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008
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Fusion42 · 17 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
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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