The great tariff shakedown

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November 2, 2025, 1:00 PM

• •Tariffs have led to increased consumer prices and supply chain disruptions.
• •Consumers are bearing a significant portion of the tariff costs.
• •Businesses are adjusting by closing stores and altering product lines.
• •The de minimis rule suspension has impacted online shopping.

This article discusses the economic consequences of Donald Trump's tariff policies. Economists predicted that tariffs would raise consumer prices and disrupt supply chains, and these predictions are now materializing. Consumers are paying a significant portion of the tariffs, with prices rising on both imported and domestic goods. Businesses are also facing challenges, leading to store closures and changes in product offerings, and the holidays will test the supply chains.

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