The Preamble

The Preamble

UPDATE: Why Prices Are About to Spike. Again.

145% taxes, canceled cargo ships, and price hikes on everything from baby wipes to dishwashers.

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Sharon McMahon
May 12, 2025
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UPDATE: 8:30am ET, May 12: The US and China have agreed to a 90-day trade deal in which the United States will impose a 30% tariff on goods coming from China, down from 145%. Further trade talks are ongoing.

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