
Tariffs Drive U.S. Back-to-School Costs Sky High
Tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Brazil are hiking prices on crayons, electronics, and more, pushing U.S. back-to-school costs up 7.3% this year.
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Tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Brazil are hiking prices on crayons, electronics, and more, pushing U.S. back-to-school costs up 7.3% this year.
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At Jackson Hole, the Fed held firm on monetary policy even as new tariffs start to drive up costs for businesses and consumers.
US plans up to 300% tariffs on semiconductors could disrupt the global supply chain, impacting tech prices and production worldwide.
Postal operators worldwide are suspending U.S.-bound low-value parcels as Washington ends the ‘de minimis’ tariff exemption, leaving businesses and online sellers scrambling for alternatives.
U.S. import prices have jumped after steel and aluminum tariffs doubled to 50%, forcing businesses and consumers alike to foot the bill.
Economists say Trump’s tariffs to pay down America’s $37T debt—and promise a “dividend”—are too small to make a real dent.
Economist Michael Strain warns tariffs are driving U.S. inflation above the Fed’s target, with the full impact yet to unfold.
Yale Budget Lab president Natasha Sarin warns US tariffs shift resources to less productive sectors, raise prices, and stifle growth for a persistently smaller economy.
Sen. Cantwell warns Trump’s tariff revenue isn’t profit—it’s an unconstitutional tax on American citizens, draining money straight from their pockets.