Parents in the US: how are tariffs affecting prices for back-to-school supplies?

4 weeks ago 10

We want to hear from families in the US. As the new school year approaches, have you noticed rises in the cost of back-to-school items? How have prices changed recently? What has been the effect on your family?

Since taking office in January, Donald Trump’s tariff policies have upended trading relationships, rattled global markets and stoked fears of inflation.

The latest wave of the president’s tariffs came into force on 8 August – and more than 60 countries around the world are scrambling to respond. The US is still threatening major tariffs on China, and other major foreign suppliers of US goods are already working out how to pass on the costs of the levies.

Business leaders have warned that Trump’s high, volatile tariffs will force companies to raise US consumer prices. Tariffs are already affecting prices at retailers including Walmart and Best Buy. How has the cost of getting ready for school affected you?

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