May 23rd, 2025
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Shops in the U.S. may cost more money now. This is because of new rules about buying and selling things.
Donald Trump put taxes on things from other countries. China did the same. Some taxes are less now, but many are still there for businesses.
Companies buy things from other countries. They pay money for this. This can make things cost more for people. Some people think this will bring jobs to the U.S. But things we buy come from many countries. So, prices may go up in stores.
Shops and people who buy things know this. Some big shops say prices will go up because of trade problems.
Walmart is a shop. On Thursday, Walmart said prices will go up. This is because things cost more now.
Walmart buys many things in the U.S. But some things cost more now. The prices at Walmart will go up more in June and July. This is when people buy things for school.
John said: Things cost more money now. For example, bananas are now 54 cents. Before, bananas were 50 cents. Car seats at Walmart may cost more too.
"We want prices low, but we can only do so much," Rainey said to the news.
Mattel makes Barbie and Hot Wheels. Mattel said prices may go up.
The toy maker makes many toys in China. They said the toys may cost more on May 5. The USA and China made a deal for 90 days, but prices are still high.
Mattel said they will make toys in other countries, not only in China. Last year, it was 280 toys. This year, it will be about 500 toys. Some toys will be made in many countries.
In May, Microsoft made Xbox more expensive. The Xbox Series S is now $379.99 in the U.S.
Microsoft said it is hard. They said the market is not good.
Microsoft said the price of Xbox is now different in Europe, the U.K., and Australia. The company will tell all countries about changes. Some new games will cost more this year, about $80.
Temu and Shein said prices are up. This is because of new rules.
In April, prices went up for many things. This happened because of a rule about things from China. Now, the USA and China made a deal. Prices are still higher, but not as high as before.
Temu stopped sending things from China. Temu says some things are in shops in the U.S. Shein says you do not pay extra money when they send you things.
Stanley makes tools. The price of tools went up in April. The price will go up again in July because of taxes.
Donald Allan said: "We are changing our work. We want to make the bad effect of money costs small for people. We also want to keep our work safe."
P&G makes things like Crest and Tide. P&G says prices may go up. This may start in July.
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