It’s a Back-to-School Shopping Spree as Families Rush to Beat Tariffs

Back-to-school shoppers avoiding price hikes by reusing supplies, buying cheaper brands

Most consumers said higher prices are impacting their choices this year, according to a new ICSC report.

It’s a back-to-school shopping spree as families rush to beat tariffs

Back-to-school shopping is already under way. And this year’s essential: avoiding tariffs.

Experts urge early back-to-school shopping as Trump tariff deadline looms

In a Fox 32 money-saver special report, Terrence Lee explains why now may be the best time to buy school supplies, as looming tariffs on European imports could drive up prices by August 1.

Tariffs are beginning to look like the dog that didn’t bark to Wall Street, with inflation expected to take a one-time hit and Trump unlikely to enforce letter threats

Fears that Trump’s tariff hikes would stoke long-term economic volatility have eased, with Goldman Sachs now expecting a one-time rise in prices rather than a sustained surge. As markets shrug off the August 1 deadline, analysts warn that investor calm could embolden the White House to follow through—especially if economic data remains strong. When Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent first described tariffs as the “dog that didn’t bark,” analysts w…

Trump tariffs, inflation have some parents worried about back-to-school shopping costs

This year, parents will pay more for back-to-school essentials such as pens, pencils and backpacks.

Analysis | Democrats use tariffs to turn inflation on Trump

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