New Research Shows Who Actually Bears Tariff Costs

Oct 11, 2026

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New research is challenging conventional wisdom about who ultimately bears the cost of tariffs. The studies suggest that tariff burden distribution may differ from traditional economic assumptions, with implications for how supply chain professionals evaluate total landed costs and pricing strategies.

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What if tariff cost allocation shifts more burden to importers?

If new research proves that importers bear a larger percentage of tariff costs than previously modeled, how would landed cost calculations and supplier sourcing strategies need to adjust?

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