Marketplace So, when will we see those tariff price hikes?
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May 13, 2025 Despite new tariffs, some goods saw stable or even falling prices, raising questions about inflation trends. Businesses are cautiously preparing for potential impacts, navigating challenges in pricing and supply chains. Insights from a jewelry wholesaler and a toy store owner reveal rising costs amid market uncertainties. Meanwhile, the crypto world experiences growing pains with Coinbase's new S&P 500 inclusion. Lastly, there's a push towards greener retirement investing, highlighting the intersection of personal finance and climate change.
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Delayed Tariff Price Increases
- Despite tariffs imposed on imports, prices for some goods like apparel and used vehicles declined in April due to front-loading and overstocking by companies.
- Price hikes from tariffs are expected to start appearing around the end of summer, coinciding with back-to-school shopping and new car model releases.
Small Business Faces Consumer Hesitation
- Dylan Demery, owner of She's Fly, reports a 20% sales decline from last year and observes consumer hesitation due to economic uncertainty.
- She has not increased prices, instead matching industry sales to attract cautious customers.
Supply Chain Stress and Uncertainty
- Supply chain disruptions from tariff changes caused shipping delays and business uncertainty, affecting manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
- Even after tariff reductions, businesses remain cautious due to ongoing unpredictability in trade policies.