With the tariffs taking effect immediately, experts warn that consumers should prioritize purchases of imported goods like tea, furniture, clothes, and toys before price hikes hit. The economic fallout has stirred criticism, including from former President Barack Obama,
who voiced his disapproval during a college event, calling the policy harmful and expressing concern about the current administration’s approach to governance and free speech. As trade tensions rise and market instability continues, shoppers are left grappling with a new wave of uncertainty and rising costs.