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Will my shopping cost more?

When countries put tariffs on imports, it usually means the goods become more expensive for consumers. If German companies are holding back on investing in the US because of potential tariffs, it could lead to higher prices for American-made goods, or for goods imported into the US. For UK shoppers, this might indirectly affect prices if supply chains shift.

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