Tariffs and Inflation Are Threatening Holiday Shopping

Tariffs and Inflation Are Threatening Holiday Shopping

From tree shortages to tariffs, 2025 holiday costs are expected to rise—but it may not be all bad news for businesses.

How consumers will get through the holidays

Inflation, tariffs and unemployment are taking a toll on shoppers, affecting how they will spend this year.

How Tariffs Will Affect Holiday Shopping This Year

Contributor Caroline Weaver talked to many business owners to find out how they’re dealing with tariffs as the holidays approach and what that means for shoppers.

Will Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping?

RALEIGH, N.C. — The holiday season is ramping up and shopping lists are getting longer by the day, but many of us are wondering how recently imposed tariffs could affect our holiday plans. To get answers, we sat down with Rob Handfield, Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State. The Abstract: Could you briefly explain how you think about supply chains and trade policy when it comes to holiday s…

Will tariffs affect your holiday shopping this year?

Wondering how recently imposed tariffs could affect your holiday plans? An expert fills you in on what you should know.

From Inflation to AI Gift Ideas, Here's How Holiday Shopping Will Be Different This Year

When money is tight, shoppers get creative, using AI, credit card rewards and buy now, pay later to buy holiday gifts.