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1. Over the weekend, China-based retailer Temu started adding "import charges" of about 145% to American customers' orders.
2. CNN reports that Temu shared a statement, saying, "Due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs, our operating expenses have gone up. To keep offering the products you love without compromising on quality, we will be making price adjustment starting April 25, 2025."
3. The fast fashion brand Shein has also raised its prices, reportedly by up to 377%.
4. AliExpress has also started adding new import charges to cover the cost of tariffs.
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6. And some people have noticed new signs like this at the grocery store explaining why bananas are getting more expensive:
7. Homeowners might start to see prices rise on items they need for repairs and improvements, like this person who says their HVAC tech shared how tariffs are driving their prices up:
8. Small business owners are also beginning to feel the pinch, like this tea importer. FYI, the vast majority of tea found in the US is imported from other countries like China.
9. Other small business owners have also spoken out about how the tariffs are hurting their bottom line:
10. Some businesses are getting ahead of the tariffs by being super transparent about how this policy is raising their costs:
11. Finally, there are certain rising costs, like this person's medical supplies, that can have dire consequences:
Have you noticed any tariff charges or other effects of the import taxes yet? Tell us all about it in the comments or via the anonymous form below:
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