Sentences with phrase «by the higher prices consumers»

The well - funded dairy lobby spends a great deal of money (an estimated $ 80 to $ 100 million each year — ironically paid for by the higher prices consumers pay), persuading federal and provincial politicians that supply management «protects the family farm,» «ensures food security» and that, because these farmers are so numerous, doing anything to upset them would be political suicide.

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So if the value of the dollar rose, Mexican companies could raise their prices in pesos to pay for the tariff, and those higher prices wouldn't be felt by American consumers because higher value dollars would compensate for the difference.

Rather than being proof of malfeasance by Sears or gullibility on the part of consumers, that the store sold so few tires at a high regular price suggests buyers are perfectly able to spot a good deal.

Overall, consumer prices were higher in six of the eight major components tracked by Statistics Canada.

Meanwhile, in the U.S., stock indexes continued marginally higher on Friday, supported by weaker - than - expected consumer price data for July.

The burden of comparatively high corporation tax is carried by investors through lower returns, workers through reduced wages and / or consumers through higher prices.

Meanwhile, the Labor Department is expected to report that U.S. producer prices rose 0.3 % last month, which is slightly higher than the previous month's growth, and the consumer price index also likely improved by 0.3 % in May.

High and uneven tariffs also restrict consumer choice and raise prices paid by consumers.

Tree — who said the policy change restored a price support for growers by reintroducing a «federal risk premium» — told Business Insider that while consumers in states were marijuana was legal were probably used to a high - quality and tested product, he suspected cracking down on legal marijuana production and sales would incentivize trafficking of lower - quality marijuana to states where the drug is still illegal.

Gasoline prices in June rose by their highest rate in four months, fueling an overall rise in U.S. consumer prices.

But she worries that, more broadly, consumers will be socked by higher prices on goods that can't be affordably produced in the United States.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

While higher coal - energy prices are expected to drive innovation in the cleantech sector, many small businesses and consumers will likely be hurt by the higher energy bills in the short term, says Blumberg.

The tariffs will be felt most heavily by workers and consumers in the United States as the «collateral damage» spreads throughout the American economy in the form of higher prices and stunted growth, said Jean Simard, head of the Aluminium Association of Canada.

The question is often asked by critics, isn't this just hurting American consumers who want to go out and buy washing machines or solar panels, that they're going to pay a higher price at the store when they go to do that?

The RSC budget make Social Security sustainably solvent by implementing a slightly modified version of Representative Sam Johnson's (R - TX) «Social Security Reform Act,» which would slow initial benefit growth for higher earners, gradually raise the normal retirement age to 70, and eliminate annual cost - of - living adjustments for higher earners while using the more accurate chained Consumer Price Index (CPI)(currently used for the tax code) for other beneficiaries.

Toronto - Dominion Bank sees as many as 90,000 jobs lost by the end of the decade from the move and Eric Lascelles, chief economist at RBC Global Asset Management, says higher minimum wages across Canada could boost consumer prices by 0.5 percent over two years.

Within program expenses, major transfers to persons were up $ 1.1 billion, primarily due to higher old age security payments, reflecting an increase in the number of recipients and higher inflation, as benefits are indexed to quarterly changes in the consumer price index, major transfers to other levels of government were up $ 0.6 billion, reflecting legislative increases; while direct program expenses declined by $ 0.2 billion, as lower «other transfer» payments more than offset increases in departmental / agency operating costs.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 20, 2016.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.

The consumer price index increased by 0.4 % in November, as higher prices for energy were only slightly...

But recent high - profile price hikes by Mylan NV (MYL.O), Turing Pharmaceuticals and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (VRX.TO) have raised the ire of consumers and lawmakers.

Or will American consumers protest the higher prices brought on by the duties, causing the U.S. to change course?

The menu price increases by Dunkin' franchisees in anticipation of higher minimum wages, and subsequent negative consumer reaction, have come quickly.

The economy keeps chugging along helped by high consumer confidence, low unemployment, and stabilized oil prices.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.8 per cent in the December quarter to be 2.6 per cent higher than a year earlier (Graph 54).

As noted by Fred Hickey in his July 2015 The High Tech Strategist report, consumer price inflation, understated by highly biased government measures, is starting to heat up.

The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.9 per cent in the March quarter to be 2.0 per cent higher over the year (Table 15).

Euro area consumer prices rose by 2.4 per cent over the year to December, with higher energy prices making a significant contribution, along with hikes in prices of administered items, such as health care and tobacco.

Excluding fresh food, consumer prices fell by 0.2 per cent over 2004, with a boost from higher energy prices.

Motor gasoline consumption is expected to increase by 194,000 barrels per day (b / d), up 2.1 % from last summer, reflecting higher real disposable income, substantially lower retail motor gasoline prices and higher employment and consumer confidence.

US consumer confidence hits 17 - year high The Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to the highest levels since December 2000, spurred by surging equity prices and tight labor markets.

The Commerce Department has imposed tariffs averaging 20 % on Canadian lumber shipments into the U.S. NAHB believes the tariffs are harming housing affordability, home builders and consumers by artificially inflating lumber prices, which are running at an all - time high.

Investors have also been bouyed by some robust economic numbers coming out of the bloc this week, raising hopes of further growth and higher consumer prices.

Falsely declined consumers dramatically reduce or entirely stop patronage of the offending retailer, and digital goods merchants pay an even higher price for inaccurate eCommerce fraud prevention measures by sending business to the competition.

Looking back at the past 20 plus years, value has traded higher relative to growth when inflation, measured by the consumer price index (CPI), is higher (see the accompanying chart).

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.7 per cent in the March quarter to be 2.4 per cent higher over the year (Table 13, Graph 55).

That's public interest as compared to consumer interest, when goods are unfairly priced high by market domination, or advertiser interest, where their pricing is similarly forced unfairly higher.

Headline consumer price inflation across the region continues to be affected by the high cost of crude oil and other commodities.

In headline terms, consumer prices rose by 0.6 per cent in the June quarter to be 0.7 per cent higher than a year earlier.

Growth has been underpinned by a number of factors, including a high level of consumer confidence, a decline in the unemployment rate, favourable financial conditions and increases in wealth, fostered by rising housing prices.

The consumer price index increased by 0.4 % in November, as higher prices for energy were only slightly offset by lower prices for groceries and clothing.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.6 per cent in the September quarter to be 2.6 per cent higher over the year.

Canada is «totally committed» to supply management, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said last year, and Ottawa has given no indication that it is willing to change a system that, by design, protects the entire Canadian dairy supply chain from competition and dings consumers with some of the highest dairy prices in the world.

John Nagle Co. was founded in 1887, by John J. Nagle, an innovative Gloucester fisherman, who saw a need to obtain a fair price for the fishermen he worked with and, at the same time, deliver the highest quality fish to consumers.

Group turnover for H1 rose 7 % to NZ $ 10bn due to commodity prices and higher volume sales (+5 % y / y), driven by strong demand for branded consumer products and ingredients (the latter turned over NZ $ 8bn in H1, +10 %).

Its decision not to investigate claims Fonterra was abusing its dominant position to keep prices artificially high, followed a similar «no worries» verdict delivered recently by the Australian Consumer and Competition over pricing practices of mega-retailer Coles.

For Danone, which last month unveiled plans for $ 1bn of cost cuts by 2020 to address a squeeze from higher milk prices and «volatile» economic conditions, the WhiteWave acquisition — its largest in a decade — will help it tap into consumer demands for healthier eating.

They work on much smaller margins and the price the consumer pays is in line with the added premiums provided to the farmer (often for quality in addition to organic certification), their own costs involved with organic certification, and the value added by actually roasting high quality beans that taste better.