The article discusses the effects of President Trump's tariffs on consumer goods, noting that prices on items such as strollers and smartphone chargers may rise. While some consumers are preemptively buying to avoid future price hikes, others are holding back, anticipating better deals as negotiations with other countries continue. Amazon's CEO noted an increase in certain product categories, suggesting pre-buying activity. Meanwhile, companies like Apple and Etsy report slower sales, indicating diverse consumer responses to the tariff situation and uncertainty in the market.
"To some extent, we've seen some heightened buying in certain categories that may indicate stocking up in advance of any potential tariff impact," Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said on an earnings call last week.
"This time of year tends to be relatively quiet for sales of iPhones and other Apple products, and that's been true to date in 2025," CEO Tim Cook said.
Etsy even saw a drop in the total value of merchandise sold as customers held back on gifts and trinkets.
The Trump administration has suggested the tariffs are a negotiating tactic. Some could be eliminated as the US makes deals with other countries.
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