99.4% Import Coverage: New U.S. Tariffs Signal Broad Inflationary Shock for Markets
The U.S. imposition of 10‑12.5% duties on imports from 60 economies effectively broadens the tariff base to near‑universal coverage. For investors, this reignites inflation fears, raises input‑cost projections, and shifts the trade policy landscape, prompting a reassessment of exposed sectors.