New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are impacting American consumers and businesses. Receipts shared with NPR show significant price increases on various goods, including wheelchairs (145% tariff increase), refrigerated containers ($12,000+ increase), and bananas (10% increase). Small businesses are absorbing some costs, but many are passing increased prices onto consumers, leading to decreased profit margins and uncertainty about future supply chains. While the administration argues tariffs protect American businesses, some owners report substantial financial losses due to tariff volatility.

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