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73% of U.S. Firms Report Negative Tariff Effects
73% of U.S. firms say tariffs hurt operations, with 58% citing higher input costs.
In brief
73% of U.S. firms say tariffs hurt operations, with 58% citing higher input costs. 73% of U.S. firms reporting tariff impacts described negative effects, 58% cited higher input prices. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Tariff Impact Report
A working paper published Oct. 19, 2026, examines how companies describe the effects of tariffs, export controls and sanctions on their operations.
73% Report Negative Effects
In its U.S. tariff analysis, 73% of firms that reported an impact said the effects were negative.
58% Cite Higher Input Prices
Among firms that reported a negative tariff impact, 58% cited higher input prices.
In short
73% of U.S. firms reporting tariff impacts described negative effects, 58% cited higher input prices.
