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Companies are beginning to pass tariff costs to consumers, ending the trend of absorbing price increases. This shift is expected to make inflation stickier and erode purchasing power, particularly for lower-income households.

Impact: Higher consumer prices may lead to reduced discretionary spending, impacting sectors reliant on non-essential goods and services.

— from Jobless Boom and AI Capex Reshape US Economy · Marketplace· Feb 07, 2026