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Retailers and Manufacturers Raise Prices as Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Major brands like Walmart, Mattel, and Subaru adjust pricing strategies, passing increased import costs onto consumers despite the administration's claims.

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Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios

Overview

  • Walmart, Mattel, and Subaru are among the companies raising prices, citing increased costs from Trump's tariffs on imported goods.
  • Procter & Gamble and Adidas have warned that everyday items like diapers, detergents, and shoes will see price hikes due to tariff-driven inflation.
  • The Trump administration maintains that tariffs do not burden consumers, but retailers report they cannot absorb the additional costs.
  • The elimination of the 'de minimis' rule exemption has led to price increases at retailers like Shein and Temu for lower-cost imported goods.
  • Tariffs on a wide range of products, including groceries, clothing, toys, and automobiles, are expected to further strain household budgets in the coming months.