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Tariffs raise costs for businesses and consumers alike. When imports get more expensive, companies pass that extra cost onto YOU in the form of higher prices. Learn more: tariffscostus.com

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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Tariffs pushed up prices on Christmas décor, like artificial trees, forcing retailers to cut orders and leading to higher costs and fewer options for families. bit.ly/4s7wtWx
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US tariffs tarnish trees and tinsel
US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China was expected to dampen festive cheer this year, with artificial Christmas trees noticeably more expensive for US consumers this holiday season.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Tariffs were supposed to protect manufacturing. Instead, Michigan’s auto exports to Canada are down more than 20%, and profits are near the lowest level in over a decade. bit.ly/4arwmi7
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Tariffs Have Weakened Cross-Border Economic Activity
Discover more about how tariffs have weakened cross-border economic activity between Michigan and Canada. Read on.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Jim Beam is pausing bourbon production as tariffs and trade uncertainty collide with rising storage costs. Even America’s most iconic spirits aren’t immune to tariff fallout. finance.yahoo.com/news/jim-beam-pau…
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Jim Beam pauses bourbon production as tariffs, oversupply squeeze industry
Jim Beam will temporarily halt bourbon production at its Kentucky distillery starting Jan. 1, as tariffs and oversupply squeeze the industry. The post Jim Beam pauses bourbon production as tariffs, ov...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Builders are warning that tariffs could add thousands to the cost of a new home, especially once the pre-tariff inventory is depleted. www.housingwire.com/articles/tariff…
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Tariffs could inflate housing costs, but the full impact remains uncertain
Forecasts show tariffs may raise new home costs by thousands of dollars, but impacts remain uncertain for 2026.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Tariffs are thinning wine selections and raising prices just in time for the holidays. Cheers to higher costs! bit.ly/4aBwewF
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Tariffs raise holiday wine, alcohol prices
Holiday celebrations are in full swing, but the cost of alcohol may have you feeling a bit grinchy.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
When tariffs spike, small businesses don’t “absorb the cost.” They freeze raises, cut benefits, and scale back. www.cbsnews.com/news/tariffs-health…
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Small businesses face their own affordability crunch because of tariffs and health insurance costs
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Businesses navigating cross-border trade say tariffs have turned routine imports into costly, complex operations. More staff, more red tape, tighter cash flow, equal costs companies can't just absorb. bit.ly/4pTm0fS
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Tariffs Drive Higher Costs and Complexity in Cross-Border Trade
In an environment marked by shifting trade policies and heightened tariff enforcement, few voices are as closely connected to the day-to-day realities of cross-border commerce as Jorge Torres, Preside...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Tariffs are squeezing North Carolina farmers from every direction: higher costs, tighter margins, and more uncertainty. www.wilsontimes.com/letters/tariffs…
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Tariffs are hurting North Carolina farmers
A Wilson County farm manager warns federal tariffs are squeezing family farms and argues only a senator like Roy Cooper will truly stand up for them in Washington.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Small businesses and workers disagree. www.foxbusiness.com/economy/small-b…
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
A proposed 107% pasta tariff could ripple through local Italian restaurants, raising costs on staples families enjoy every week. Learn more: bit.ly/4s3w8UG
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Potential pasta import tariffs could impact Brazos Valley businesses
Italian restaurants could be hit if the U.S. raises the current 15% pasta tariff to 107% after finding some producers sold below home‑market prices.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Manufacturing jobs have declined this year as tariffs raise costs on steel, aluminum, and auto parts. Instead of a renaissance, there's stalled hiring and fewer opportunities. on.wsj.com/4p31Miy
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Opinion | Where Are Those Manufacturing Jobs?
The jobs market is so-so, but tariffs are hurting domestic companies that make things.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
This Ohio small business says tariffs have driven costs up as much as 30%, delaying hiring and slowing innovation. These policies don’t rebuild manufacturing; they hold it back. bit.ly/48Y94xX
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Trump’s tariffs are choking small US manufacturers – even those making music magic
EarthQuaker Devices has served Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey and Radiohead but says tariffs add costs up to 30%
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Tariffs are cutting into margins so deeply that small businesses are trimming staff hours just to survive. Learn more: www.inc.com/kaylawebster/small-busi…
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Maine’s exports to Canada are down 18%, and industries from logging to seafood are struggling with rising costs and fewer buyers. Local businesses say investment has become “extremely challenging.” bit.ly/3KpqnQo
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Maine economic, industry experts says tariffs are having multi-layered negative impact on Maine
AUGUSTA -- A day after Senator Susan Collins pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the impact of tariffs on multiple Maine industries, experts and stakeholders made it clear to
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Small businesses expected a boom this year. Instead, tariffs and rising costs wiped out margins, pushed prices up, and forced many into losses. bit.ly/3YiN77J
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Small-business owners are losing confidence
The Chamber of Commerce finds inflation the biggest challenge for small business.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Iowa roasters are warning of the effects of tariffs on major coffee-producing countries with ground coffee prices soaring from $6.77 to $9.13 a pound bit.ly/4rVrHvg
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Global coffee tariffs fuel price increases for Iowa City roasters
This is an installment in a multi-part series.  With a growing trade system increasingly shaped by tariffs and inflation, uncertainty for local coffee roasters in the Iowa City area has heightened wit...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Vaughan Farms has survived wars, droughts, and centuries of change, but Trump’s tariffs on key farm inputs are stretching margins so thin the owner is questioning whether the business can survive. bit.ly/3KRhsXZ
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VB farmer says he might have to shut down if conditions don't improve
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- There is pride in continuing on the multi-generational way of life. Vaughan Farms in Pungo has been in operation since 1695. Across the Hampton Roads region, more...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Big chains warn they can’t keep absorbing Trump’s tariffs. Once holiday sales end, prices on clothing, furniture, cookware, and more will rise as tariffed inventory hits shelves. politi.co/48HEpVh
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‘Only so long’ before Trump’s tariff costs hit consumers, businesses warn
Corporate executives are telling investors that prices will rise as soon as January as pre-tariff inventory runs thin and holiday discounts disappear.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
E-bike makers asked for tariff relief. Instead, they got higher duties that pushed costs up across the board. Prices rose and companies failed. wapo.st/3Mp7f5A
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How tariffs hit the brakes on America’s booming e-bike industry
Rad Power Bikes saw its pandemic-era growth spurt blunted by import duties, overproduction and slowing demand. Now a spate of battery fires adds to its challenges.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
A new survey shows small firms are now laying off workers as tariff uncertainty drags down manufacturing. Companies say they’re cutting staff and shifting production overseas just to survive. yhoo.it/4a3NHNY
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Trump’s 2025 tariffs to trigger fresh layoffs in 2026
The labor market was dealt another jolt when the ADP report showed private employers shedding 32,000 jobs in November
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
A 50% copper tariff has a Tennessee manufacturer staring down $150,000 bills they can’t absorb. If it continues, 55 skilled jobs could disappear. bit.ly/4pQqGT3
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50% Copper Tariffs Have Tennessee Small Business on Edge
A small, specialty manufacturer in Tennessee struggles to survive as semi-finished copper tariffs strain their operations.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
This Small Business Saturday, remember: nearly half of America’s jobs come from local businesses. Tariffs are hitting them hardest, raising costs on materials, packaging, and equipment. To truly support small businesses, we need tariff relief now. Learn more at TariffsCostUS.com
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Tariffs Cost US
Our money doesn't go far enough as it is. Politicians won't tell you that tariffs are taxes that come out of your pockets. YOU pay the cost of tariffs.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Black Friday crowds are breaking records, but retailers say tariffs and supply pressures are getting rid of the deep discounts shoppers expect. reut.rs/4ogjSgn
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Record US Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices
Unprecedented numbers of Americans are expected to hit stores this Black Friday, but they are likely to curtail their spending as they find fewer bargains from tariff-hit retailers.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Holiday bakers are feeling the squeeze too. One Charlottesville shop says tariff-driven price spikes on chocolate and other key ingredients are making their busiest season the most expensive yet. bit.ly/4pDgoWC
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Local bakery feeling the impact of tariffs ahead of holiday rush
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Tariffs affect a wide range of imported goods, and this holiday season, one Charlottesville bakery says the rising costs are hitting harder than ever.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
A new report shows Montana families are being hit especially hard by Trump’s tariffs, paying nearly $900 more in just the first six months. bit.ly/48jU9On
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Report: Montana seeing some of the biggest increased costs under Trump tariffs
A new report shows that inflation under President Donald Trump’s second term has resulted in families paying significantly more for goods despite Republican claims that costs are decreasing.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Manufacturers say Trump’s sweeping tariffs are doing more harm than good, raising input costs, disrupting supply chains, and driving factory jobs down. bit.ly/3Kn19C0
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President Trump’s tariffs are making US manufacturers shudder
Ronald Reagan famously said the most frightening words in the English language are: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” US manufacturers must know exactly what he meant: Do…
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Trump said it himself: the “buyers of goods”, American companies, are footing the tariff bill. And families pay the price. whowhatwhy.org/economy/trump-inadve…
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Trump Inadvertently Admits That US Businesses Pay for His Tariffs - WhoWhatWhy
Albeit unintentionally, Donald Trump on Sunday finally spelled out who ends up paying for his tariffs... and it’s not foreign countries.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
A new report warns Trump’s policies are worsening Maine’s affordability crisis. Tariffs are pushing grocery bills higher while energy costs spike and jobs disappear. Learn more: bit.ly/3LWkD0J
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Trump policies are driving up costs across Maine, new report warns - Maine Beacon
A new report from Defend America Action warns that Pres. Donald Trump’s economic and budget policies are deepening Maine’s affordability crisis as costs continue to rise across the state. Rep. Gary Fr...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Dr. Martens held prices steady all year, but Trump’s tariffs finally broke the dam. The brand says U.S. shoppers will see sticker hikes in 2026 to offset a multi-million tariff bill. bit.ly/4oRw5ZX
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Dr Martens to raise prices in the US because of tariff hit
Dr Martens said it remained on track with full-year forecasts.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Dr. Martens held prices steady all year, but Trump’s tariffs finally broke the dam. The brand says U.S. shoppers will see sticker hikes in 2026 to offset a multi-million tariff bill. bit.ly/4oRw5ZX
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Dr Martens to raise prices in the US because of tariff hit
Dr Martens said it remained on track with full-year forecasts.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Tariffs are driving up seafood costs. Restaurants say they’re juggling shrinking margins and constant price swing just to keep plates affordable bit.ly/4o3W2Er
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Tariffs, Seafood And The Restaurant Operator’s Dilemma
Tariffs squeeze seafood in food service. Angry Crab Shack stabilizes cost of goods and customer pricing through smart sourcing, vendor leverage, and menu pricing.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Retailers says consumers will feel the squeeze this holiday season as tariffs make many top gift categories more expensive. www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/holiday…
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Holiday spending forecast to hit $1 trillion as tariffs drive up gift prices
With holiday shopping less than a week away, the National Retail Federation projects spending could top $1 trillion for the first time. Consumers are being warned to expect higher prices on popular gi...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
A new Dallas Fed report shows tariffs are driving up costs across Texas, with nearly half of surveyed businesses seeing higher input prices, and many raising their own prices to keep up. bit.ly/4o9k1lI
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Tariff impact on Texas economy revealed in Dallas Fed report
A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reveals the initial effects of tariffs on Texas' economy during the first year of their implementation.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Manufacturers warn that new tariffs on robotics will undermine the very manufacturing revival these tariffs were meant to promote. www.technewsworld.com/story/washing…
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Washington Warned Tariffs on Robotics Could Derail Manufacturing Revival
Opponents of tariffs argue that the levies on foreign robotics would not only undermine national security but also hobble efforts to revive the U.S. manufacturing sector.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
New tariffs are hitting Iowa City breweries from every angle: pricier cans, pricier malt, and constant uncertainty about what they can afford to brew. dailyiowan.com/2025/11/18/iowa-city…
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Iowa City bars navigate rising tariffs and tight margins
This is an installment in a multi-part series. As global tariffs drive up alcohol costs, Iowa City breweries say the real impact is hitting harder on the price of barley, malt, and even the aluminum c...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Small business owners say Trump’s tariff hikes are piling onto an already brutal affordability crisis, driving layoffs, delaying investment, and making it “impossible to plan.” www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/business/pri…
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‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ Affordability crisis rattles mom-and-pop shops | CNN Business
Surging import costs. Mounting payroll and healthcare expenses. A shortage of affordable loans. And a stressed-out workforce. Small businesses are facing mounting pressure from America’s affordability...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
A North Carolina lumber mill owner who voted for Trump says “Liberation Day” tariffs forced him to shut down his family business after generations. www.inquisitr.com/north-carolina-ma…
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North Carolina Man Who Voted for Trump Left Devastated After Tariffs Destroy His Family Lumber Mill
A man who voted for Trump shares how he shut down his family's lumber mill because of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Read more to know how the aggressive tariffs imposed are actually affecting the ...
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
North Carolina farmer Mary Carroll Dodd says tariffs are hitting her 125-year-old family farm hard, driving up expenses and adding new uncertainty to every season. bit.ly/4i6ZIE0
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NC farmer Mary Carroll Dodd on the economic tariffs that continue to roil the U.S. economy • NC Newsline
The on-again, off-again Trump economic tariffs continue to roil the U.S. economy, and we’ll talk to a western North Carolina farmer named Mary Carroll Dodd who’s been feeling the impact directly.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Small businesses say they’re halting hiring, delaying production, and burning hundreds of hours trying to keep up with Trump’s shifting tariffs. politi.co/484L3oA
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Trump's tariffs are costing companies. Keeping up with them may cost even more.
The proliferation of trade regulations and threat of intensified enforcement have driven many companies to spend what could add up to tens of millions of dollars.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Holiday wine is getting pricier as tariffs push up costs. Retailers say they’re trying not to pass along the full increase, but shoppers are already seeing higher prices and slimmer selections. www.cnn.com/2025/11/15/food/holiday…
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Tariffs are coming for your holiday wine | CNN Business
Choosing a wine to pair with your Thanksgiving meal is sometimes as stressful as cooking the bird itself. And this year, it’s only going to be worse.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Local game shops say prices are rising across nearly every tabletop item they sell, thanks to new tariffs. wwmt.com/news/local/local-independe…
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Independent game store sees tariffs increase prices during the holidays
Customers at Far Harbor Gaming say the hobby of tabletop gaming is becoming more expensive with the effects of tariffs.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
50%+ tariffs on major beef suppliers and tariffs on the feed and equipment that farmers rely are causing beef prices to skyrocket. cnb.cx/3LCiTK2
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Trump tariffs are helping drive U.S. beef prices to new highs
President Trump's tariffs are adding to higher beef prices, along with drought and parasites in a stressed U.S. beef supply chain.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Tariffs on clothing imports are pushing up costs across the fashion industry, and shoppers feel it every time they open their wallets. n.pr/4o26lJp
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Clothing rentals on the rise as shoppers and retailers brace for tariffs impact
More women are renting clothes this year, just as inflation and tariffs are poised to push clothing prices higher
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Retailers say tariffs are driving up costs so sharply that even Black Friday deals are as low as in years past. Some brands are dropping discounts for top sellers entirely. bit.ly/4nWWLaC
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Black Friday looks different for retailers amid tariff-related price hikes
Dallas-based Hari Mari is reworking Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as tariffs push prices higher and retailers scale back promotions.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Tariffs and inflation are changing how Americans spend on their homes. More families are delaying upgrades or only replacing items when they break, because prices keep rising. bit.ly/48elIts
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How tariffs, inflation are affecting home improvement spending
Market research illuminates how shopping habits are shifting.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Tariffs are pushing the cost of holiday decorations to new highs. Importers report paying 20–30% tariffs on most trees this season, with string lights hit even harder. www.nbcnews.com/business/business-n…
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Tariffs could be coming for your Christmas tree
Mass market Christmas decor, including artificial trees, hasn't been manufactured in the United States for decades.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
In Denton, Texas, a shoe designer’s dream is on the line. LouLou Von Hochtritt says tariffs pushed her import costs from $3,000 to $16,000 overnight, forcing her to raise prices and consider layoffs. bit.ly/4hZmde3
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Local Shoe designer says recent tariff bill threatens the future of her passion
Lucky Lou Shoes owner LouLou Von Hochtritt faces unexpected $16,000 import duty, forcing her to raise prices and rethink her business.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
This Thanksgiving, the price of the centerpiece bird is soaring. Purdue University researchers say wholesale turkey prices have jumped 75% from last year, driven by tariffs on imported feed ingredients that make up the majority of farmers’ costs. bit.ly/4nT1lXq
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Your Thanksgiving turkey could be more expensive this year. Tariffs are a big culprit
Turkey prices tend to rise closer to holidays such as Thanksgiving. But tariffs and bird flu could dramatically drive up the cost of turkeys this year.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Pasta night could soon cost twice as much. A new round of tariffs on Italian imports may double the price of 13 major pasta brands, threatening to pull them from American grocery stores altogether. bit.ly/3WPlxhR
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Tariffs Could Kick Your Favorite Italian Pasta Out Of Grocery Stores – Here Are The Impacted Brands - Tasting Table
Here's what you need to know about tariffs on Italian pasta that could make the product wildly expensive or push it from grocery store shelves.
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Tariffs Cost U.S. @tariffscostus.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Maine’s largest brewer says tariffs on aluminum will cost them more than $300,000 this year. Allagash Brewing is holding prices steady for now, but warns that might not last. www.mainebiz.biz/article/despite-ta…
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Despite tariff hangover, Maine's largest brewer holds prices steady — for now
Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, said that tariffs will cost the Portland-based business more than $300,000 this year.
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