The truth about tariffs: The Christmas fairy doesn't pay tariffs. You do. They're the taxes you don’t see when you pay them — The South Dakota Standard

The truth about tariffs: The Christmas fairy doesn't pay tariffs. You do. They're the taxes you don’t see when you pay them — The South Dakota Standard

Imagine picking up a few items at the grocery store, checking out, and noticing a line on your receipt that says, “Tariff Tax: $7.25.” That would get your attention and spark some questions. Why am I paying this? Who decided this was necessary? Where is the money going?Now imagine never seeing that line, but still paying the added $7.25. That’s the reality of tariffs.In 2025, the United States has shifted from an open-trade economy to one burden…