A survey shows businesses are not absorbing the full cost of tariffs By Mark Huffman of…
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After two months, here’s where tariffs have affected consumers most
Uncertainty reigns as reciprocal tariffs are now in the courts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
A federal court blocks Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs
The court ruled only Congress can set tariffs By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 29, 2025…
Used car prices jump as tariffs on new cars kick in
But other supply constraints may be an even bigger factor By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
Tariffs push Nissan to the brink
Company may sell its headquarters building to raise cash By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 27,…
Pharmacists Stockpile Most Common Drugs on Chance of Targeted Trump Tariffs
In the dim basement of a Salt Lake City pharmacy, hundreds of amber-colored plastic pill bottles…
Some consumers have shifted to U.S. retailers in the wake of tariffs
New data suggest brands like Bloomingdales and Old Navy are picking up market share By Mark…
US and China agree to temporarily reduce tariffs: What it means for consumers
The truce may alleviate short-term economic concerns By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 12, 2025 The…
Mattel says toy prices likely to rise due to tariffs
The companys CEO doesnt foresee making toys in the US By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
89% of companies expect shortages, delays from tariffs
A smaller number of companies say they will have to discontinue products By Dieter Holger of…
Tariffs begin to hit consumer wallets
Some prices rise, others loom on the horizon By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…
Prescription drug prices have outpaced inflation and tariffs would make them pricier
Prescription drug prices have been on a steady climb By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 29,…
Albertsons tells suppliers they must eat the cost of tariffs
Tariff chaos continues to swirl By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 28, 2025 Key takeaways Supplier-retailer…
Trump tariffs could raise car prices in Canada but increase selection of cars available in North America
Canadian auto dealers propose opening the market to more countries By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs…
Volvo shifts EX30 production to Belgium to escape tariffs
The move aims to stabilize pricing and boost U.S. availability By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
New Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico, and China: What You Need to Know
President Trump has issued three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and…
Consumers could find empty store shelves due to tariffs, CEOs warn
Shortages could also raise consumer prices even more By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 25, 2025…
Tariffs to boost home insurance premiums by hundreds of dollars in some states
Homeowners in Florida are facing the biggest extra cost By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 25,…
New York leads multistate lawsuit against Trump tariffs
Trump bypassed Congress and exceeded his authority, suit alleges By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 24,…
Thrift stores could provide some consumer relief as tariffs drive up prices
Shoppers say you can find some great deals if you know what to look for By…
Tariffs probably won't help U.S. Amazon sellers
Trump's 2018 tariffs caused companies to reroute trade and boost prices By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…