Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008

Import prices were up 0. 3% for the month, as a drop in energy was more than offset by increases elsewhere.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/import-prices-post-surprise-gain-as-costs-of-goods-from-china-hit-highest-since-2008.html)