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Amazon and Apple Headline Early Back-to-School Sales Ahead of Tariff-Driven Price Hikes

Families are using Amazon Prime to secure steep markdowns on school supplies, apparel and electronics ahead of price hikes triggered by August 1 tariffs.

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Overview

  • Amazon’s back-to-school event features discounts up to 91% on backpacks, school supplies, apparel and tech gadgets.
  • Apple is offering special education pricing on MacBook Air laptops, iPads and accessories for students and educators.
  • Target, Walmart, Staples and Old Navy have rolled out summer-style promotions on binders, lunch gear, clothing and classroom essentials.
  • President Trump’s tariffs, set to take effect August 1, are expected to increase costs on imported school supplies and consumer electronics.
  • Shoppers can rely on Amazon Prime’s delivery guarantees to ensure purchases arrive before the school year begins.