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Surprise tariffs are hitting shoppers this holiday season

This holiday season, shoppers are facing unexpected tariff bills due to recent changes in customs rules that now apply to low-value packages previously exempt from tariffs. Since these new policies were implemented in late August, consumers have encountered surprise charges on various items, with costs sometimes reaching into the hundreds of dollars.

Surprise tariffs are hitting shoppers this holiday season

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Key Highlights

  • New customs rules extend tariffs to low-value packages.
  • Tariff changes are the first since the Trump administration's policy updates.
  • Shoppers report surprise charges on items like rugs, computers, and vitamins.
  • Some tariff bills can cost hundreds of dollars.
  • The National Retail Federation highlights increased stakes for consumers and retailers.
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