They were a big deal for businesses that imported specialty steel and aluminum goods back in 2018. Plus, stagflation and rising cocoa prices.
Some owners who had planned to staff up are waiting to see how things shake out with tariffs and consumer spending.
Corporate guidance is all about setting expectations. Why set them high when you can underpromise and overdeliver?
Uncertainty about tariff policy poses risk of both rising prices and high unemployment, says economist Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan.
Home Depot and Lowe’s are using chatbots to mimic in-store help, but that’s still a work in progress.
The opaque application process and random approvals confused many. It’s unclear if there will be a formal exclusion process this time.
Chocolate prices nearly tripled in 2024 and have continued to rise in 2025. But with Easter falling later this year, chocolate sellers have time to prepare.
Apple
Spotify
Amazon
RSS
