What to buy before tariffs cause major price hikes, according to shopping experts

Jun 10, 2025
It’s now nearly impossible to avoid tariff-related price hikes while shopping. A universal 10% tariff on all countries is officially in effect, and many U.S. trading partners could face higher reciprocal tariffs after a 90-day pause ends in early July. We don’t know what the exact impacts of these tariffs will be, but one thing is for sure: almost everything you buy is getting more expensive, says Dr. Ross Steinman, a professor of consumer psychology at Widener University. Read more at NBC.