Recent trade data reveals an interesting phenomenon. Research institutions analyzed approximately $4 trillion in international shipping records from January 2024 to November 2025 and found that when the US imposes tariffs, foreign suppliers only absorb about 4% of the cost through price reductions. Where does the remaining 96% pressure go? It primarily falls on US importers and end consumers. This data is crucial — it reflects the true operational logic of the global trade pattern. For those closely monitoring macroeconomic cycles, this cost transfer model raises questions about how it will impact inflation expectations, consumer purchasing power, and subsequently influence capital markets and crypto asset trends. Economic pressure under trade frictions often leads to reallocation of major asset classes.

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PaperHandSistervip
· 8h ago
96% of the pressure is all on consumers, this is the real situation. Over in the US, they are struggling to breathe, and at that point, asset allocation will need to be reshuffled.
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ShortingEnthusiastvip
· 8h ago
96% of the pressure is on consumers, brothers, this is the real truth. Tariffs cannot be transferred at all; the supply chain is just so realistic. Inflation expectations are directly rising, and the US dollar in hand is becoming less and less valuable. According to this trend, crypto asset allocation should be on the agenda. Consumption can't support for much longer, and the capital market needs to be reshuffled. Key data: 4% is simply not enough. Large funds have already quietly moved positions, what about you? All costs are pushed onto ordinary people; that's how capital operates. This wave of trade war really harms both sides, and crypto has become the preferred safe haven. Those who understand this set of data have already started to position themselves.
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LightningWalletvip
· 8h ago
96% of the pressure is all pushed onto consumers—that's the real truth about inflation.
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RugResistantvip
· 8h ago
Damn, 96% is on our heads. What else can we do?
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GasFeeCrybabyvip
· 8h ago
The 96% tariff ultimately has to be paid by consumers; American wallets are going to cry to death.
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