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U.S. import prices climbed unexpectedly in June as goods from China hit an 18-year high
U.S. import prices rose unexpectedly in June, with goods from China reaching an 18-year high. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 7.1% annual increase in import prices, the largest since August 2022.
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