An economist said Americans likely feel tariffs increase, within a month(beginning of June)…. Shid it’s here now
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Nobody wants to hear the sky is falling. Many of you are sitting on dirt cheap mortgages or car loans.
His presentation sounded much better after significant coaching from me. There is still some missing elements when I get paid I just want to help.
Do you want to be that country where people make $200 a month while I am banking $5000 easy. I plan to visit the U.S. for sex tourism throw my pocket change at you as a tip. Which is more money than you make in a week.
His presentation sounded much better after significant coaching from me. There is still some missing elements when I get paid I just want to help.
Do you want to be that country where people make $200 a month while I am banking $5000 easy. I plan to visit the U.S. for sex tourism throw my pocket change at you as a tip. Which is more money than you make in a week.
Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect
Kate NalepinskiPublished May 08, 2025 at 1:14 PM EDTUpdated May 08, 2025 at 10:54 PM EDT
With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.
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A young couple weighs the decision of buying a TV in a megastore. Urilux/Getty Images
Trump's Trade Deal with UK: What We Know
While Trump appears to be moving forward with tariffs on Chinese goods, he is working out a new bilateral agreement with the United Kingdom.The U.S. and U.K. announced the trade agreement on Thursday which is expected to ease the impact of Trump's tariffs. The deal is not yet finalized.
"The final details are being written up," Trump told the media. "In the coming weeks, we'll have it all very conclusive." The deal is the first bilateral trade pact since Trump imposed the sweeping trade barriers on U.S. allies.
When Will Tariffs Go Into Effect?
According to Kiplinger and official White House documentation, the new round of tariffs is scheduled to take effect at 12:01 A.M. ET on July 9, 2025, following a 90-day suspension.Trump's team has emphasized that the pause is conditional, designed to encourage negotiations with major trading partners. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had said the U.S. is focused on negotiating trade with big partners first.
Products facing new duties include clothing, electronics, machinery, packaging, furniture, and various household items. Prices for many of these goods could rise in the weeks that follow as retailers adjust to increased import costs.
Suggestions on What to Buy Before Tariffs Kick In
NBC News Select indicated that while products already stocked in U.S. warehouses may not see immediate price increases, that window is closing. Shoppers aiming to save may want to act now.Here's a breakdown of the items most likely to be affected—and why now is the time to buy them.
Home Appliances
According to CNN Underscored, the tariffs have hit brands like Samsung, LG and Dyson, which could lead to a spike in production costs for items such as refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, and air conditioners.Further, many small electric appliances come from China, Rob Handfield, professor of supply chain management at North Carolina State University, told Bloomberg.
Consumer Electronics
Many brands—including Apple, Anker, Google, and Nintendo—manufacture hardware or components in China, Vietnam, or India. That includes laptops, gaming consoles, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds.Jason Miller, a professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University told WIRED: "There's not any major electronics-producing nation that's not substantially affected by tariffs." Per the outlet, Miller believes tariffs will be negotiated for many countries but expects the tariffs on China to stay.
The Wall Street Journal has reported that tariffs could spike laptop and phone prices by over 30 percent, based on data from the Consumer Technology Association.
Furniture
Many furniture companies, such as Ikea and Restoration Hardware, manufacture their goods abroad from tariff-affected countries. Consumers planning any home improvement or move should consider purchasing now to avoid post-tariff spikes.Clothing and Footwear
Shoe brands like Nike source their materials and manufacturing from other countries. This could lead to an uptick in prices. Even basics like T-shirts and jeans from stores like Walmart, Old Navy and Target could become more expensive, as they generally rely on foreign-made apparel from countries like China and Vietnam.What's Next
WalletHub writer and analyst Chip Lupo told Newsweek last month that if shoppers are in the market for a big-ticket item like a car or home appliance, "unless you need a replacement immediately, it's better to wait and see what those price increases will look like."Lupo said: "In the meantime, do your research to give you a better idea on what effect tariffs will have on those items."
Further, some incoming cargo shipments have plummeted, per Bloomberg, and diminished inventory is "leading to price hikes" due to increased consumer competition. It suggests that future stock—after the July tariff expansion—will likely carry higher costs, making early purchases financially advantageous.
'We Currently Have No Container Ships,' Seattle Port Says
"I can see it right over my shoulder here, I'm looking out at the Port of Seattle right now, and we currently have no container ships at berth," Seattle port commissioner Ryan Calkins told CNN on Wednesday.
By Hugh Cameron
May 8, 2025
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Stacked containers in the Port of Los Angeles, California, on May 6, 2025.
"I can see it right over my shoulder here, I'm looking out at the Port of Seattle right now, and we currently have no container ships at berth," Seattle port commissioner Ryan Calkins told CNN on Wednesday.
By Hugh Cameron
May 8, 2025
"We currently have no container ships," Seattle port says
Seattle port commissioner Ryan Calkins described the decline in activity as "a stark reminder" of the impact of tariffs.
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Stacked containers in the Port of Los Angeles, California, on May 6, 2025.
How China Is Dodging US Tariffs
Chinese social media platforms have seen a spike in logistics firms offering exporters "place-of-origin washing" services.
By Micah McCartney
May 5, 2025
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Chinese social media platforms have seen a spike in logistics firms offering exporters "place-of-origin washing" services.
By Micah McCartney
May 5, 2025
How China is dodging US tariffs
Malaysia and other Chinese neighbors have become "original washing" waypoints for U.S.-bound Chinese goods.
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Ford will raise the sticker price on cars imported from Mexico. It just said it didn’t expect significant US price hikes
The price increase was disclosed in a memo sent to Ford dealerships, first reported by Reuters but confirmed by Ford. Ford said the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), also known as the “sticker price,” would increase between $600 to $2,000 per vehicle, depending on the features. Ford said the price hike doesn’t apply to vehicles currently on the lot, but will apply to those built after May 2, which start arriving at dealerships in several weeks.
By Chris Isidore, CNN
May 7, 2025
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The price increase was disclosed in a memo sent to Ford dealerships, first reported by Reuters but confirmed by Ford. Ford said the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), also known as the “sticker price,” would increase between $600 to $2,000 per vehicle, depending on the features. Ford said the price hike doesn’t apply to vehicles currently on the lot, but will apply to those built after May 2, which start arriving at dealerships in several weeks.
By Chris Isidore, CNN
May 7, 2025
Ford will raise the sticker price on cars imported from Mexico. It just said it didn’t expect significant US price hikes | CNN Business
Ford is hiking the sticker prices for the three US models it imports from Mexico by up to $2,000 each, just days after executives said they didn’t expect significant increases in industrywide car prices this year.
Trump now wants everyone to stop asking when the trade deals are coming
Trump and his team were touting all the countries eager to make deals with the U.S. on trade. They changed their tune when it became clear such deals wouldn't materialize quickly.
By Jonathan Allen
May 7, 2025
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Trump and his team were touting all the countries eager to make deals with the U.S. on trade. They changed their tune when it became clear such deals wouldn't materialize quickly.
By Jonathan Allen
May 7, 2025
Trump wants everyone to stop asking when trade deals are coming
Trump and his team were touting all the countries eager to make deals with the U.S. on trade. They changed their tune when it became clear such deals wouldn't materialize quickly.
Zero ships from China are bound for California’s top ports. Officials haven’t seen that since the pandemic
Six days ago, 41 vessels were scheduled to depart China for the San Pedro Bay Complex, which encompasses both the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach in California. On Friday, it was zero.
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN
May 10, 2025
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A cargo ship moors at the container terminal berth of Lianyungang Port for loading and unloading containers in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 9, 2025.
Six days ago, 41 vessels were scheduled to depart China for the San Pedro Bay Complex, which encompasses both the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach in California. On Friday, it was zero.
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN
May 10, 2025
Zero ships from China are bound for California’s top ports. Officials haven’t seen that since the pandemic | CNN Business
On Friday morning, West Coast port officials told CNN about a startling sight: Not a single cargo vessel had left China with goods for the two major West Coast ports in the past 12 hours. That hasn’t happened since the pandemic.
A cargo ship moors at the container terminal berth of Lianyungang Port for loading and unloading containers in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 9, 2025.
MAGA!!!
Things are starting to turn around in the United States. It was getting troublesome, you hit rock bottom when you have hotels that are too expensive for the locals but they are made available to foreign tourists like Canadians visiting for sexual tourism. This is common in many Caribbean countries, I won't name names.
Many of the foreign tourist visiting for sexual tourism would film the desperate American Girl and post a video online sexually degrading her.
Many of the foreign tourist visiting for sexual tourism would film the desperate American Girl and post a video online sexually degrading her.
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