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Soaring Transport Costs Spread Through U.S. Economy

Transportation costs are climbing across the United States and the increases are now rippling through the broader economy, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Higher freight and shipping expenses are being passed on to businesses and consumers, raising concerns about inflationary pressure and squeezed corporate margins as companies absorb or pass along rising logistics bills.

Why now: Rising freight and shipping costs are feeding into consumer prices, a concern for households and policymakers watching inflation.

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