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Tariffs raise costs for businesses and consumers alike. When imports get more expensive, companies pass that extra cost onto YOU in the form of higher prices.

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Pasta night could soon cost twice as much. A new round of tariffs on Italian imports may double the price of 13 major pasta brands, threatening to pull them from American grocery stores altogether.

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Tariffs Could Kick Your Favorite Italian Pasta Out Of Grocery Stores – Here Are The Impacted Brands - Tasting Table
Here's what you need to know about tariffs on Italian pasta that could make the product wildly expensive or push it from grocery store shelves.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Maine’s largest brewer says tariffs on aluminum will cost them more than $300,000 this year. Allagash Brewing is holding prices steady for now, but warns that might not last.

https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/despite-tariff-hangover-maines-largest-brewer-holds-prices-steady-for-now
Despite tariff hangover, Maine's largest brewer holds prices steady — for now
Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, said that tariffs will cost the Portland-based business more than $300,000 this year.
www.mainebiz.biz
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Hosting Thanksgiving shouldn’t break the bank, but this year, it just might.

Tariffs are driving up the costs of turkey and canned vegetables, forcing families to pay more for less.

https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/thanksgiving-budget-prices-2025/
Homeowners Hosting Thanksgiving Are Really Getting Roasted This Year
Homeowners hosting Thanksgiving this year will likely feel the rising cost of groceries and other expenses, but getting creative with their budget can help.
www.realtor.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A majority of Americans say the same thing: they’re worried. A new report shows more than four in five consumers fear the effect tariffs are having on their wallets.

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Most consumers anxious about tariffs
American consumers, over 80%, are increasingly concerned about the impact of tariffs on their spending power.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
For many families, a favorite meal isn’t just food, it’s comfort, culture, and a piece of home. But with tariffs raising ingredient prices, sharing those familiar flavors is becoming harder to afford.

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Where the Taste of Home Comes With a Tariff Charge
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November 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tariffs aren’t just raising grocery and housing costs; they’re reshaping outdoor life too. Bikes, e-bikes, and parts are all more expensive, with riders now paying steep premiums just to hit the trail.

https://www.bikemag.com/news/how-tariffs-actually-hit-mountain-biking
How Tariffs Hit Your Next Bike Purchase
How U.S. tariffs are raising bike and e-bike prices -- and what riders should know before buying.
www.bikemag.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Tariffs are turning holiday sparkle into sticker shock. With up to 80% of decorations made in China, new import taxes could make this the most expensive Christmas yet.

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Holiday Decor Prices Expected to Rise Due to Tariffs
As families prepare to deck the halls and trim the tree, they may be in for a rude awakening: up to 80% of holiday decorations are manufactured in China, making them vulnerable to price hikes sparked ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In Maine, grocery prices are climbing again, especially for items hit hardest by tariffs. Coffee, tomatoes, rice, and shrimp all saw increases last month, driving up weekly food bills.

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Maine sees bigger price increases for tariff-sensitive grocery items
Maine Public's Grocery Price Index rose in October, with prices for several tariff-sensitive items rising the most.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
From farm fields to freeways, tariffs are hitting Michigan hard. New reports from six state agencies found higher costs nearly everywhere: new homes cost $10,900 more, road repairs are up $168 million, and farm exports have plummeted.

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Michigan agencies warn tariffs driving up costs statewide
(The Center Square) – New reports from several State of Michigan departments dig into the impact of federal tariffs, including "higher prices and costly delays" in shipments.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
New tariffs are hitting furniture prices hard, and it’s American families who feel the squeeze. Living room and dining furniture now cost 25% more than before the pandemic, as tariffs push up the price of imported materials without bringing production back home.

https://n.pr/49FL1FO
What's happening with furniture prices? A tale of $399 couches and tariffs
Competition, whether from overseas rivals or second-hand goods, has kept the price of furniture relatively low. New tariffs may boost U.S. makers — and raise prices.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Paper tariffs are reshaping Iowa’s small business landscape. Independent comic publishers and game store owners say costs for printing, materials, and imports have surged, forcing them to raise prices or rethink how they operate.

https://littlevillagemag.com/pulp-friction-paper-tariffs/
Forced to cope with paper tariffs, small comic book and game stores in Iowa are getting creative - Little Village
You might recall the Stamp Act from 5th grade social studies. Passed on March 22, 1765, it was the mechanism used by the British to fund the standing troops lingering […]
littlevillagemag.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Tariffs are costing Michigan families hundreds each year as food prices climb nearly 4%.

Farmers are feeling it too; exports of key crops like wheat and cherries have plummeted.

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Tariffs raise food prices and cut Michigan farm exports
A new state-commissioned report has linked recent federal tariffs and retaliatory trade measures to rising consumer prices and declining agricultural exports in Michigan. The review, ordered…
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November 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In Texas, cotton farmers are losing money before they even plant a seed. Tariffs have driven up input costs, slowed exports, and left growers facing steep losses across the state.

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How tariffs have affected the cotton industry in Texas
According to a Texas A&M extension economist, about 85% of America’s cotton is exported all over the world.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tariffs aren’t just raising prices, they’re putting people’s health at risk. Families across the Carolinas say they may have to cut back on their prescriptions as costs soar.

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/tariffs-drive-up-drug-prices-local-families-feel-pinch/TUB4CXEP45C6HMGSSSN52LGM5U/
Tariffs drive up drug prices, local families feel the pinch
Tune in to Eyewitness News at 5 to learn more about the efforts to keep prices down, what local pharmaceutical companies are saying about tariffs, and ways to save money.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
With new tariffs on wood and laminate flooring, U.S. distributors say prices are spiking and planning has become “impossible.” Even before products clear customs, costs are climbing fast.

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Distributors brace for tariffs on laminate, engineered wood flooring - Floor Covering News
Flooring distributors brace for price hikes as new tariffs hit imported engineered wood and laminate flooring with rates up to 20%.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A 40% tariff on Brazilian coffee has local cafés raising prices just to survive. At Paper Plane Coffee and Java Love in Montclair, owners say tariffs have turned a daily cup of coffee into a financial burden for businesses and customers alike.

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Montclair Coffee Shops Hit Hard by Tariffs
Discover how coffee shops in Montclair are navigating the difficulties of increased prices caused by tariffs and imports.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
For Texas families, tariffs aren’t just headlines; they’re higher costs of living.

A new study finds tariffs will cost the average household $1,200 this year, rising to $1,600 in 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ozXjEr
How much are the Trump tariffs costing the average Texas family?
A new report puts a dollar figure on how much the tariffs are costing American families.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Love pasta night? It’s about to cost a lot more. New tariffs could push duties on Italian pasta above 100%, forcing importers to double prices.

Learn more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/11/02/italy-pasta-tariffs-dumping/
Tariffs on pasta from Italy could soon soar to more than 100%
A routine Commerce Department probe into alleged “dumping” resulted in crushing 100% tariffs on Italian pasta that leave exporters shouting “Basta!”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
From solar panels to wind turbines, new U.S. tariffs are choking clean energy supply chains. Projects are delayed and costs are rising.

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US tariffs disrupt clean energy supply chains across the continent
The protectionist measures introduced by the United States, intended to strengthen domestic production, are having the opposite effect: increasing project costs...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
More than 230 Texas small business owners went to D.C. to tell lawmakers how tariffs are raising prices, shrinking profits, and halting expansion.

https://bit.ly/4qGeSnN
Texas small businesses press Congress for relief as Supreme Court prepares to hear case on Trump’s tariffs | Houston Public Media
More than 230 Texas-based small business owners traveled to Washington D.C. last week to tell lawmakers about how uncertainty tied to tariffs and the federal shutdown is hurting them.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Bank of America economists say tariffs are directly feeding inflation, adding as much as 0.5 percentage points to consumer prices. Americans are paying 50–70% of the tariff costs out of pocket.

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Evidence tariffs have fueled U.S. consumer inflation “overwhelming," BofA says By Investing.com
Evidence tariffs have fueled U.S. consumer inflation “overwhelming," BofA says
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October 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We should be wishing you a happy Halloween today, but tariffs have made the candy aisle scarier than any haunted house.

Chocolate prices have now soared over 30% since last Halloween and 78% in five years.

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Chocolate's reign over Halloween is under threat from inflation, tariffs and high cocoa prices
Chocolate prices soar nearly 30% this Halloween, pushing shoppers toward gummies and sour treats as cocoa costs and inflation haunt candy aisles.
cnb.cx
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Over 700 small businesses have joined forces to say it plainly: tariffs are breaking American entrepreneurship.
From $300,000 in lost revenue to canceled product launches, these owners call it a “man-made crisis”.

https://bit.ly/3X5UiQ4
These small business owners explain how Trump's tariffs are more of an 'existential crisis' than COVID
President Donald Trump says his tariffs protect American businesses, but more than 700 small businesses represented by We Pay The Tariffs beg to differ.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
After years of tariffs, Kansas farmers say the U.S. may have lost the Chinese soybean market for good

https://bit.ly/3X3da29
Kansas soybean farmers fear Chinese market is gone
The leaders of two of the world's largest economies are meeting late Wednesday night through early Thursday morning. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hope to come to a trade agreement.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Furniture makers at North Carolina’s High Point Market say President Trump’s new tariffs are pricing out designers and customers alike.

Some imported goods are up 30–55%, and businesses warn the increases will only get worse in January.

https://bit.ly/3JDsAXM
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM