tariff
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Economic activity was already subdued before the attacks as a result of higher tariffs, fragile consumer confidence and dwindling investment.
Against a backdrop of worsening inflation, tariffs, and the maintenance of a significantly undervalued currency—in the case of the Chinese renminbi—would give way to trade deals and a stronger renminbi, Gavekal says.
From Barron's
The artificial-intelligence boom, and surge in demand for chips and data center infrastructure, was a boon for Asia last year, helping offset the hit from U.S. tariffs.
The same dynamic appeared soon after tariffs were announced, with consumers making immediate purchases in an attempt to beat any price increases, he said.
Amazon wasn’t the reason; instead, inflation, tariffs, and weaker demand have weighed on the industry.
From Barron's
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