Retailers Are Directly Blaming Tariffs for New Price Increases

One stroller company is warning customers that price hikes due to new US tariffs are unavoidable, while an environmentally friendly cleaning-product brand is providing an itemized list of goods that are getting more expensive. A luggage retailer, meanwhile, has described the situation as “a complete dumpster fire.”

Companies are being uncharacteristically blunt in explaining price hikes following new levies from President Donald Trump on imports from China and other nations. It’s a departure from the traditional corporate communication strategy of treading delicately when it comes to addressing prices — especially following years of high inflation that’s sparked consumer anger and ...