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New tariffs could imperil Best Buy, Dick’s and Bed Bath & Beyond

May 29, 2019

Via: Retail Dive

Earlier this month, Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette called the proposed fourth tranche of tariffs “the big one.” It would leave few products and few retailers untouched by steep levies as the Trump Administration tries to renegotiate the country’s economic relationship […]


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Trump says ‘no rush’ to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect

May 10, 2019

Via: Retail Dive

Trump offered sage advice to businesses as the tariff rate increased by 15%. “Waivers on some products will be granted, or go to new source!” he tweeted. “Build your products in the United States and there are NO TARIFFS!” Going […]


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Trump: Tariffs on $200B Chinese imports will rise to 25% Friday

May 6, 2019

Via: Retail Dive

After the president delayed the previously planned March tariff raise indefinitely, many businesses settled into the outlook that negotiations between the U.S. and China were going well. Speculations turned to whether the existing 10% tariffs would remain or be dropped […]


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Retailers warn of price hikes as China tariffs take hold

September 24, 2018

Via: Retail Dive

Retailers are being forced to squeeze their margins or raise their prices, or both, on a variety of goods just as the holiday season arrives. “The new tariffs are bad news for the retail sector, especially as the latest round […]