Despite claims that U.S. manufacturing is fading, the SBA’s March 2025 “Made in America” Initiative says otherwise. With $100 billion in regulation cuts and expanded funding access, domestic production is booming. While 97% of clothing sold in the U.S. is still imported, 61% of consumers now seek out American-made goods, and 83% are willing to pay more. This isn’t just about ...
Target CEO Publicly Confesses To Huge Mistake As Boycotts Reach Breaking Point
For years, Target was seen as a corporate trailblazer—championing inclusivity through Pride collections, Black-owned brand partnerships, and progressive marketing. But despite the image, some warned it was more branding than belief. Now, those concerns are proving true. Early this year, Target quietly scrapped its $2 billion pledge to Black-owned businesses and scaled back LGBTQ+ displays, ...
9 Ways Chinese Companies Get Americans To Buy Directly
Most Americans still think of Shein or Temu as quirky internet finds. But behind the scenes, Chinese companies are reshaping the way we shop—with beauty and fashion at the center. Shein now commands 43.6% of the U.S. fast fashion market, while Temu attracted 44.5 million U.S. visitors just four months after launch. This isn’t luck—it’s strategy. By skipping traditional retail channels, ...
The 9 Most Ridiculous And Expensive Met Gala ‘Outfits’ Of 2025
The Met Gala has always been a spectacle of fashion extremes—remember Jared Leto's severed head in 2019 or Kim Kardashian's full-body black morph suit in 2021? This year, fashion's biggest night somehow raised the bar. With a $75,000 ticket price and a theme—“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—that celebrated Black dandyism, the 2025 Met Gala fused personal identity with boundary-breaking ...
How Good Is the China Trade Deal for the Average Consumer
Many headlines suggest the U.S.-China trade war is finally over—but that’s far from the whole story. While a new 90-day agreement has slashed tariffs on imports, this deal is more pause than peace. Beauty products, fashion items, and everyday essentials may see temporary relief, but real prices aren’t dropping overnight. One overlooked figure? Tariffs on Chinese imports dropped from 145% ...
US-China Tariff Deal – What It Means for Shoppers
The latest US-China tariff deal is making headlines—but don’t expect prices to return to normal just yet. After skyrocketing to 145% in April, tariffs on Chinese goods have been slashed to 30%, thanks to a trade truce reached on Monday. Starting Wednesday, import taxes will be sharply reduced for 90 days. It’s a rare moment of calm in a trade war that’s raised costs on everything from toys to ...
US and China Are Finally in Tariff Talks – What Could Mean for Shoppers
For months, American shoppers have braced for impact as tariffs between the U.S. and China soared, raising prices across everything from toys to tools. But that could be changing. In a surprise turn, both countries just agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days. U.S. duties will drop from 145% to 30%, while China cuts theirs from 125% to 10%. Markets rallied instantly. But what does this mean ...
7 Items That Will Drop In Price After Tariffs Set In
Tariffs are often associated with rising prices—but that’s not always the case. When sweeping import tariffs took effect in April 2025—including a steep 125% rate on Chinese goods—most assumed prices would surge. And for many items, they did. But hidden beneath the surface are categories where prices could actually fall, thanks to market adaptation, shifting supply chains, and clever ...