Sentences with phrase «raise consumer prices»

The system is market - based and compatible with the NEM, and is expected to raise consumer prices by less than 0.2 Australian cents.

Using market share to raise consumer prices is illegal.

But tariffs could also raise consumer prices by limiting cheap imports from China and other countries.

Third, predation can lead to a host of market harms even if the firm does not raise consumer prices.

WASHINGTON / LOS ANGELES (Reuters)- U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a steep tariff on imported solar panels on Tuesday, a move billed as a way to protect American jobs but which the solar industry said would lead to thousands of layoffs and raise consumer prices.

Exempting some nations marks a compromise from Trump's initial plan for across - the - board tariffs, which was harshly criticized by members of his own Republican party who said it would cost U.S. jobs, raise consumer prices and hit American manufacturers.

U.S. companies from Walmart to Amazon have warned that sweeping sanctions against China could raise consumer prices and hit the stock market.

In fact, respondents have raised their consumer price index or CPI (NYSE: CPY) inflation forecast for in four of the past five surveys.

A $ 10 charge per ton would raise the consumer price of electricity by about a penny a kilowatt - hour.

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Instead, they'll raise prices for U.S. companies that purchase imported steel used in aerospace and medical equipment, petroleum refining gear, heavy machinery, construction materials, and consumer products from soup cans to baby carriages.

But what about raising the prices to farmers, maintaining the prices to consumers and taking less profit?

BoC Governor Mark Carney feels he doesn't have to raise rates because inflation, as measured by the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) is still within target.

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.

Consequently, some of my OEM clients have complained that we're killing their market and that we need to lower our wholesale prices or else raise our consumer direct prices.

Recently, British supermarket chains battled with Unilever after the consumer goods giant asked them to raise food prices to offset the higher costs of imported goods.

With the core consumer inflation steady in January from a year earlier, it is a sign that a strengthening economy has yet to prompt companies to raise prices, a challenge policy makers have yet to overcome despite years of massive stimulus.

As we near peak summer driving season, American consumers would have worried a generation ago that such a meeting would be an impetus for a pullback in production, with oil exporters aiming to raise prices by limiting supply.

Some business owners argue that raising the minimum wage will lead to higher prices for consumers, and some economists argue that it could depress job growth or even end up eliminating positions as it leads to more automation.

If the company has to raise the prices of its products, this will not scare off consumers, he said.

• Level Brands, a Charlotte, N.C. - based consumer lifestyle brand inspired by Kathy Ireland, said it raised $ 12 million in an offering of 2 million shares priced at $ 6.

Nothing against distributors, it's just nice to be able to set our own prices, to not absorb the cost of a middle - man, not have to raise our prices to support that... because when you do, the consumer ends up paying that cost.

The global economy has recovered strongly in recent months, but rising oil prices not only put the squeeze on fragile consumers, they also raise the spectre of inflation and fan the flames of political unrest.

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

Actual government taxes will be included in the top line price, instead of being tacked on and raising the total cost to consumers.

Opponents voiced concerns tariffs could raise prices for all kinds of consumer and commercial goods made of aluminum and steel.

When AT&T and Time Warner announced their $ 85 billion blockbuster merger in October 2016, politicians immediately said the deal would be scrutinized for its potential to raise prices for consumers.

A protectionist standoff between the U.S. and China would drive up consumer prices in both economies, raising the likelihood central bankers will raise interest rates to head off inflation.

A Justice Department official told reporters on Monday that the merger would raise prices for consumers and potentially block creators of media content from distributing their product without paying more money.

LAUNCESTON, Australia, April 30 (Reuters)- The term «demand destruction» is again entering the lexicon of the current crude oil market as the sharp rise in prices raises concerns about when do consumers start cutting back on their fuel consumption.

And for those that can't raise prices — which includes many consumer companies — that means margins can be under pressure.

Last May, after determining he could make a smaller version for consumers and get the price point down to under $ 3,000, Shapiro raised $ 9 million in funding from Foundry Group and True Ventures.

In addition, metals warehousing has drawn attention due to allegations that banks and merchants have tried to game the London Metal Exchange (LME) warehousing rules, deliberately creating bottlenecks for aluminum consumers such as drinks can makers to boost storage income, while raising physical prices.

The proposal includes the potential for the border tax adjustment, which, if implemented in the oil sector without exemptions, would raise oil prices for US consumers relative to global consumers.

Reports that the tariff list may also include consumer goods such as clothing and footwear drew strong protests from US business groups, which argued that it would raise prices for US consumers.

This means that whenever Apple raises prices, those increases get passed on to the large majority of consumers by carriers.

The deal resolves claims it harmed consumers by conspiring with five publishers to raise e-book prices.

Buffett praises Abel for being able to invest billions into wind energy without having to raise prices on consumers.

The company recently raised the prices of its products in the U.K. because the pound has lost value after the Brexit vote, which caused consternation among supermarket chains and consumers.

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.

Reports that the tariff list may also include consumer goods such as clothing and footwear drew strong protests from U.S. business groups, which argued that it would raise prices for U.S. consumers.

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«Business Roundtable strongly disagrees with today's announcement because it will hurt the U.S. economy and American companies, workers and consumers by raising prices and resulting in foreign retaliation against U.S. exporters,» Joshua Bolten, president of the influential Business Roundtable, said in a statement.

Another related issue that impacts both wages and inflation: Despite a tight labor market and high consumer confidence, many companies don't feel they can retain market share if they raise prices for consumers.

Consumers are savvy, and will raise an eyebrow if they see a price for a product that's considerably lower than the competition's.

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.

But todayâ $ ™ s Consumer Price Index report indicates that there is no need to raise interest rates.

WASHINGTON Ordering combative action on foreign trade, President Donald Trump declared Thursday the U.S. will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, escalating tensions with China and other trading partners and raising the prospect of higher prices for American consumers and companies.

«All that will happen with steel tariffs is you will raise prices for all import users and that includes businesses and of course consumers,» Kudlow said.

The DOJ sued AT&T last fall claiming that the deal would dramatically raise prices for consumers, largely because AT&T will likely try its best to make it harder and more expensive for competitors to license the content (like HBO) essential to competing with AT&T.

They also decided to raise the price by $ 1 from $ 11.99 to $ 12.99 based on its success last year and on research that suggested consumers were largely indifferent between $ 11.99 and $ 12.99.