Consumers Need a Moratorium on State Retail Delivery Fees

Consumers Need a Moratorium on State Retail Delivery Fees

As major retailers warn they’ll have to raise prices in response to President Trump’s tariffs, American consumers have been bracing for higher costs at checkout. But another, quieter threat to their wallets is emerging: a patchwork of state and local retail delivery fees that act as hidden taxes on everyday purchases. Without federal action, these fees could spread rapidly—making it more expensive for Americans to buy everything from groceries t…