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‘It's awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies

CNBC Business September 20, 2026 · 12:47 pm Read Original
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Tariffs, fuel prices and interest rates are squeezing American companies, particularly manufacturers, auto suppliers, retailers and transportation businesses.

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Source CNBC Business
Published Sep 20, 2026 · 12:47 pm
Article ID mhcvb3b
Original URL Open source
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