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Taxing imports of capital goods raises production costs, according to Erica York. She highlighted that imports and the goods trade deficit were unusually high in early 2025 as importers sought to avoid tariffs.
York warned that comparing year-over-year trade figures against this period can be misleading due to the rush to import ahead of tariff implementation.
York previously reported that Boston manufacturers continue to face elevated input prices due to tariffs, with costs remaining high in recent periods. In a separate update, she noted that the U.S. average tax refund climbed $352 over the prior year, despite a slight dip this week. The figures provide context for current trade and tax developments.