Tariffs could make summer and back-to-school spending tougher for families

Why the tariffs could make home improvements more expensive

Starting in May, safeguarding your home from severe weather could start costing you more.

Tariffs could make summer and back-to-school spending tougher for families

SPOKANE, Wash. — Being a parent is expensive, and for many families across the Inland Northwest, summer — while filled with fun and outdoor activities — can also bring added financial stress.

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Make Eating Healthy a Luxury

Fruits, vegetables, seafood, and more are poised to go up in price.Kevin Dietsch / Getty ImagesKey pointsAfter the 90-day pause, reciprocal tariffs are still expected to go into effect, and a 10% flat tariff on imported goods is already in place.Experts say that the cost of tariffs will be passed on to consumers, who will pay more for healthy staples at the grocery store.Domestically produced foods are also likely to become more expensive, as Am…

What the press is getting wrong about Trump's tariffs

This might be the only report on Trump’s tariffs that isn’t about the stock market. Why? Because, in 2024, the richest 10% of Americans held more than 90% of the stocks. That means, for most Americans, the biggest impact of Trump’s “put-a-tariff-on-everything” policy, if it ever goes into effect, will be the rising cost of everything, including your groceries. Senior Editor Billy Ball breaks it down. For more North Carolina news and politics, si…