tariffs

The volume of containers entering U.S. ports has stagnated over continued fears regarding Trumps foreign trade policy. “Marketplace” spoke to one drayage company about how it is trying to read the tea leaves ahead of the busy summer months.

The vast majority of baby gear sold in the U.S. is made in China. Prices have already started to rise.

That’s important because consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of GDP.

Unfortunately, even hard data may not help them get a clear picture of what’s going on in this economy.

One scholar says the effects of more restrictive immigration policy stand to impact the economy at least as much as tariffs.

"There's so many amazing florists in New Orleans. If we're the first florist that puts a clause in our contract about raising prices due to tariffs, we might not get the business," says Jacqui Roche, co-owner of Cry Baby Floral.

Shrimp industry groups hope tariffs can help level out prices. But others are skeptical.

The COVID-era boom and bust cycle left many bike brands with too much inventory. Then, tariffs added a new layer of uncertainty.

The Institute for Supply Management found that service businesses are starting to feel the effects of tariffs on goods.

Looking back at the first Trump administration’s tariff policy might give some insight on where trade policy is or isn’t headed. But don’t expect firm answers.