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Tariff timeline: White House actions, declarations, reversals
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Given the tariff impact to the retail industry RetailCustomerExperience is keeping a timeline of tariff pronouncements.
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Tariffs won’t deter holiday shoppers
August 11, 2025
The tariff policies being imposed by President Donald Trump won't deter holiday shoppers this year.
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Nearly half of consumers oppose tariffs
August 1, 2025
Nearly half of U.S. consumers, 43%, oppose White House administration tariff policies while 29% are in support and 28% are neutral on the issue.
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How tariffs could lead to better customer experiences
by John Mazur — CEO, Chatmeter
Higher prices due to tariffs are likely, but brands that take this period of economic uncertainty to double down on their customer experience will come out…
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Census data reveals retail sales growth continuing despite tariff proposals
July 2, 2025
There was continued growth in core retail sales in May, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, despite a downturn in overall sales amid tariffs on imported…
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Retailers concerned about tariffs, low supply chain confidence
July 1, 2025
One third of retailers plan to adjust pricing due to concerns about tariffs and have a lack of confidence in their supply chain and just 33% are using AI for…
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Consumers changing grocery spend due to tariffs, inflation
July 1, 2025
Over half, 65%, of consumers plan to buy less groceries in some capacity due to proposed tariffs and inflation.
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Most consumers aware of proposed tariffs
June 30, 2025
Most U.S. consumers, 77%, are aware of new or proposed tariffs on goods imported into the U.S., with millennials, 79%, most aware followed by high-income…
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Retailers boosting prices despite expected consumer backlash
June 12, 2025
A hefty number of consumers, 79%, will pledge loyalty to retailers that absorb tariff costs and lose trust in those that raise prices, according to a First…
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Best Buy hikes prices due to tariffs
June 11, 2025
Electronics retailer Best Buy is already increasing prices to the tariff pronouncements and missed its quarterly revenue expectations and cut its full-year…
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Trump’s tariffs and the battle for brands to maintain customer loyalty
by Kenn Kennedy — Head of North America, Antavo
Brands that can adapt their loyalty strategies to meet these new challenges will not only survive but have the opportunity to build even stronger, more…
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Most consumers not prepared to absorb tariff price hikes
June 5, 2025
Just 20% of American consumers are prepared to absorb tariff price increases and 91% are already managing rising prices.
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Numerator debuts tariff risk index for measuring vulnerability
May 30, 2025
Numerator has released a Tariff Risk Index to quantify vulnerability across consumer categories to tariff-driven disruption.
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Tariffs will cause car price hikes says Volvo
May 27, 2025
Car maker Volvo said car prices will increase due to the tariffs imposed by President Trump.
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Trump to Apple: Big tariff ahead if manufacturing stays offshore
May 27, 2025
President Donald Trump has told Apple it faces a 25% tariff for iPhones sold but not manufactured in the U.S.
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Trump extends EU tariff to July 9 as talks continue
May 27, 2025
President Donald Trump has pushed off a 50% tariff on all EU imports until July 9 to provide more time for trade deal talks.
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Tariff concerns not stopping Amazon shoppers
May 22, 2025
Tariff concerns aren't stopping consumers from shopping at Amazon.
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Target: Tariffs just one factor in 'massive potential costs' ahead
May 21, 2025
Target CEO Brian Cornell is warning shareholders and consumers of "massive potential costs," partly due to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
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Home Depot won’t be raising prices due to tariffs
May 20, 2025
The Home Depot isn't going to raise prices because of higher tariffs and avoided doing so by diversifying merchandise sourcing.
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Consumers stocked up in April ahead of tariffs impact
May 20, 2025
Retail sales grew in April as consumers increased buying to avoid higher prices expected with tariffs, according to the CNB/NRF Retail Monitor.
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