Tariffs could increase tech prices by up to 70% and reduce GDP by $69 billion according to CTA report

U.S. tariffs enacted in April could raise tech product prices by 11% to 70%, slash consumer spending by $123 billion annually, and reduce GDP by $69 billion, according to a Consumer Technology Association report.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tariffs-could-increase-tech-prices-by-up-to-70-percent-and-reduce-gdp-by-usd69-billion-according-to-cta-report

Created 2mo | May 7, 2025, 4:10:06 PM


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