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Consumers blame companies for exploiting the disruption caused by tariffs. They believe companies are raising prices and ...
Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square stocked up before Trump’s tariffs hit. Now it’s reaping the rewards — but the real test will ...
On the same day that United Airlines forecast stability, Abbott Labs warned investors to expect a $200 million hit.
Last weekend, Trump announced he is planning to hit the EU with a blanket tariff rate of 30% from Aug. 1, after last-minute ...
Consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy.
Chicago area small businesses ride tariff ‘roller coaster’ Companies at Chinese Mutual Aid Association’s recent business expo gave a glimpse into how tariffs have affected commerce, from ...
President Donald Trump’s looming tariff threats are creating risk and uncertainty for businesses across Chicago as the president’s additional 10% import tax on Chinese goods goes into effect ...
NIQ provided these five strategies to navigate the impact of tariffs: 1. Consider the capacity for price absorption. When it comes to price increases, many consumers remain fatigued by inflation.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are now in effect, impacting imports from the U.S.'s three largest trading partners. Chicago businesses, including longtime family-owned Alcala’s Western Wear ...
“Prior to tariffs being reimposed in January ... During Design Days 2025 in June, MillerKnoll unveiled a new Chicago flagship, which is indicative of its evolving retail strategy. For the first time ...
The National Retail Federation estimated that a $40 toaster oven would cost $48-$52 after the tariffs. The price of a $50 sneaker would be $59-$64 while a $2,000 mattress and box spring would jump ...
The NRF found that the impact of Trump's tariffs would be "dramatic," leading to double-digit percentage price spikes in nearly all six retail categories that the trade group examined.