Deflation in China has added to disinflationary forces in advanced economies over the past few years, reducing the level of headline CPI by around 0.3-0.5% on average. Tariffs are likely to reverse this trend in the US. But elsewhere, policymakers will probably seek to preserve some of the benefits of lower prices for consumers while protecting key sectors from mounting competitive pressures.
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