Trump Tariffs Will Increase Back-to-School Prices, Gov. Whitmer Warns

Trump tariffs will increase back-to-school prices, Gov. Whitmer warns

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan parents starting back-to-school shopping should expect to pay more for backpacks and shoes as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Governor Whitmer Highlights Rising School Supply Prices Linked to Tariffs

Photo: Mandi Wright~ USA TODAY NETWORK LANSING, MI, July 29, 2025 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II have issued statements on the impact of tariffs on the cost of school supplies in Michigan. As families across the state prepare for the new academic year, state officials pointed to price increases reported by major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy on a range of back-to-school items.  In a public statement…

Parents, teachers to pay more for school supplies due to inflation, tariffs, economists say

"Parents are facing price increases across a number of categories when it comes to school supplies."