"Tariff surcharges" hit shoppers as Trump's trade war plays out

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Source: Salon

Published April 11, 2025 1:17PM (EDT)


As Trump's trade war with China grows and the possibility of high tariffs on other countries lingers, companies have begun to pass costs on to consumers. China, one of America's largest trading partners, faces a minimum tariff rate of 145% on all exports to the U.S., the White House said Thursday. China responded Friday by raising its tariffs on American goods to 125%.

Trump paused high tariffs on other countries earlier this week, but others remain in place, including a 10% across-the-board tariff and a 25% tariff on imported steel, aluminum and vehicles. Some businesses have notified shoppers of a "tariff surcharge," CBS News reported. They include Labucq, a high-end footwear brand made in Italy that announced a 10% price increase beginning April 15 that will rise by 10% in May, per CBS.

Customers of Dame, a brand that offers adult toys and personal care products, will automatically add $5 to customers' online bills, per CBS. "Our whole industry is in China, so we've already seen the impact," Dame CEO Fine told CBS MoneyWatch. U.S. chipmaker Micron and Honeywell Building Automation also announced tariff surcharges, CBS reported. Other companies have used the tariffs as an opportunity to entice shoppers to buy now before more tariffs are imposed.

The steel tariffs that went into effect in early April are expected to raise prices of new cars by thousands of dollars. But they appear to be adding value to used cars.

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[msongs]

1. republican tariffs repeat ad nauseum nt

[Resist160]

2. I got a hidden tariff at Wal-Mart

I bought kitchen towels today 4/11/2025 at Wal-Mart and was charged $2.18. It was listed as a CRS Tom charge. I was also charged $2.18 for pre-cut fabric. I ALWAYS buy the pre-cut fabric I use for backing when I make quilts. I NEVER received this charge. EVER. BEWARE!!

[Captain Zero]

3. I predicted higher used car prices 2 weeks ago

Shit rolls downhill.

Interesting how they say it "increases the value of used cars". True.

What that means. People priced out of the new car market by Trump's Tarrifs will now be priced out of the best used cars.

Also car insurers will be charging higher premiums for used cars now which is a way many people have arranged their budget to be able to afford food and clothing and rent, etc

[republianmushroom]

4. Is America starting to understand tariffs, now ?

[Warpy]

5. The whole thing is getting completely surreal

with the heads of the 2 major economic superpowers acting like a couple of drunks in an alley, pants unzipped and wagging their willies at each other while trash talking.

It might be funny were the principal actors not so dangerously stupid.

[LudwigPastorius]

6. "...a brand that offers adult toys and personal care products, will automatically add $5 to customers' online bills..."

Uh oh.

Trump's red state base isn't going to like the new tax on their butt plugs and tri-dongs.