tariffs

5 ways tariffs are changing American shopping habits

After months of anticipation, new tariffs are here. With their implementation come sweeping ripple effects for the U.S. economy and economies abroad. Although the current administration implemented tariffs throughout the first half of 2025, notably the... more »

2025 import cargo levels expected to be down more than 5% from 2024 amid rising tariffs

With new tariffs putting pressure on international trade, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is tentatively expected to end 2025 5.6% below 2024’s volume, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by... more »

Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico beginning Aug. 1 — a move that could significantly strain U.S. trade relations with two major economic partners. Trump... more »

Retail sales grow in May — but less demand ahead of tariffs

Retail sales continued to grow in May even though consumers slowed down on stocking up ahead of tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF).... more »

Gift Shop® Plus launches exclusive retailer tariff report

How are retailers taking on tariffs, which have cast an ominous shadow across the retail landscape? Gift Shop® Plus surveyed retailers across the country to find out. The first half of 2025 has witnessed a... more »

Import cargo levels expected to see surge during tariff pause

Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to... more »

Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

A U.S. federal court has blocked President Donald Trump's sweeping global trade tariffs on imports. A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that an emergency law invoked by the White House... more »

Census data shows steady retail sales in April as tariff concerns continued

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows shoppers remained engaged in April amid continued concern over tariffs on imported merchandise, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Consumers are still spending despite... more »