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

Reported by CNBC Finance · Published 20 Sep 2026, 8:47 PM MYT (47 min ago)

Tariffs, fuel prices and interest rates are squeezing American companies, particularly manufacturers, auto suppliers, retailers and transportation businesses.

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

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