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School supply prices soar 7.3% amid tariffs as parents face back-to-school strain

Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Parents faced steeper prices for back-to-school shopping this year, with costs rising 7.3% amid tariffs, according to a new Century Foundation report. The price hikes affected everything from basic supplies to electronics, with some items seeing dramatic increases. Index cards jumped 42%, while three-ring binders cost nearly 13% more than last year, ABC News business corr…

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School supply prices soar 7.3% amid tariffs as parents face back-to-school strain

Back-to-school costs jumped 7.3% due to tariffs, but families found smart ways to save. Tips on bulk buying, tax-free shopping and where to find the best deals in 2025.

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