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Here are the three reasons why tariffs have yet to drive inflation higher

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Separate readings this week on consumer and producer prices were downright benign.

President Donald Trump 's tariffs have yet to show up in any of the traditional data points measuring inflation.

So far, though, the duties have not driven prices higher save for a few areas that are particularly sensitive to higher import costs.

At least three factors have conspired so far to keep inflation in check.

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