New Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Prices Across the US

Widespread tariff hikes imposed by President Trump have begun to ripple through consumer markets, pushing up the price of everything from clothes to electronics. A recent analysis shows over 1,000 Amazon items saw an average 30 percent price jump. Car manufacturers like Ford have quietly raised sticker prices, while e-retailers such as Temu or Shein warn customers about looming cost increases. With these tariffs hitting a broad range of imports, the added costs are being passed on to end consumers, fueling inflationary pressure just when prices had started to stabilize. Companies say they’re forced to offset higher import fees, while the White House calls labeling the charges “political theater.” Experts note many everyday goods in the US are sourced from China, so consumers may have limited alternatives. The result is an unwelcome return to rising household expenses.