Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now

Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.

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Buy Now Before Tariffs Hit, Retailers Are Telling Shoppers

Many businesses are urging customers to buy before President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs potentially raise costs—and prices.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - 7 hours ago
Best Buy says Trump tariffs could force it to raise consumer prices

Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.
Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago
Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.
Business - CNBC - November 6
Trump's tariff plan has some businesses scrambling

President-elect Trump's plan to raise tariffs by 25 percent on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10 percent on Chinese goods has the auto, agriculture and other industries bracing for the potential ...
Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago
Democratic senator: No reason to doubt Trump is serious about tariffs

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Tuesday he is taking seriously President-elect Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs against a trio of countries shortly after he is inaugurated in January, despite ...
Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago
You tell us: US voters chose Trump. Now what?

FT readers respond to the outcome of the US election
World - Financial Times - November 7
Trump claims victory: People tell me 'God spared my life for a reason'

Former President Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election in remarks to his supporters, sharing that people told him, "God spared my life for a reason." NBC News has not yet ...
Top stories - NBC News - November 6
Buying big-ticket items this Black Friday before Trump tariffs hit? What to buy — and what to skip.

It might be months before Trump’s tariffs are implemented — but some shoppers are already preparing for potential cost increases and shopping for deals with this in mind.
Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday
EV tax credits could soon vanish. Is now the time to buy?

California plans to blunt any GOP efforts to scrap U.S. tax rebates for electric vehicles. But with uncertainty ahead, experts say current savings may not last.
Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago