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 ...
8 High-Value Kitchen Items You Can Only Find At Yard Sales
Yard sales are treasure troves for those with a keen eye, especially when it comes to kitchenware. While many overlook these weekend events, savvy shoppers know that some of the most valuable kitchen items can be found nestled among the bric-a-brac. From vintage cookware to rare utensils, these sales offer unique opportunities to snag high-quality items at a fraction of their retail price. The ...
Here’s When Tariffs Will Start Emptying Store Shelves
For decades, American consumers have been spoiled for choice, with store shelves laden with products from all over the world. This abundance has been facilitated by the United States’ deep integration into global trade, including its dependence on imports from countries like China. Yet President Trump has made sweeping new tariffs a central part of a dramatic change in U.S. trade policy, and ...
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 ...
The Trade War Is Over; China Accepts US Terms
After years of impending tariffs and economic brinksmanship, the United States and China have reached a 90-day truce, slashing tariffs dramatically and increasing hopes for easing the protracted trade war. The agreement, reached in top-level talks in Geneva, requires the U.S. to slash tariffs on Chinese imports and vice versa by 115%. While world markets and experts are meeting this breaking ...
Europe Pivots Away From ‘Cursed’ Made In America Products
Across Europe, a growing number of consumers are rejecting American-made goods—and not just for political reasons. Once associated with innovation and status, Tesla and other high-profile U.S. brands are now being described in online forums as “cursed,” symbolic of cultural imperialism, inflated prices, and corporate overreach.This shift, fueled by U.S. tariffs and trade tensions, has ...
Mattel CEO To Washington: 0 Tariffs On Toys Or Aggressive Price Hikes
It’s official. After decades of fluorescent lighting, floor-to-ceiling crop tops, and club-ready bodycon dresses, Forever 21 has shut down every single U.S. store. The fast-fashion giant, once a mall favorite for budget-conscious teens and twenty-somethings, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in six years. By May 1, 2025, all 354 U.S. locations had locked their doors for good. ...
The MET Gala Was A Clown Parade Of America’s Out Of Touch Elites
The 2025 Met Gala on May 5 was set against a backdrop of real problems afflicting the world. Wars in Gaza and Ukraine, rising tariffs around the world, and economic uncertainty everywhere. But for one night, the world's focus was momentarily turned to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, where fashion, art, celebrities, designers, and cultural icons converged to celebrate. The theme, ...