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Weatherhead’s Jonathan Ernest talks about effects from new China tariffs

It’s not like we can just work at a loss’: American Fireworks in Hudson says prices could go up due to China tariffs
WKYC: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, warned of widespread effects from new China tariffs, noting that businesses risk overpaying while competitors gain advantage. “You don’t want to make the wrong call,” he said, “and then have your competitors play the game differently.” He added that rising prices and empty shelves could hit consumers within weeks.