Will tariffs impact holiday shopping? | ChicagoNOW

Since President Trump imposed new tariffs back in April, Americans have feared price spikes. At first, companies scrambled to import extra goods and stockpile them to keep prices somewhat stable before extra taxes took effect. New York Times Wirecutter reporter, Annemarie Conte shares more insight on this story.

September inflation rises slightly as U.S.–Canada trade rift deepens

After a delay from the government shutdown, new data shows inflation up 3% year-over-year — slightly better than expected. But tensions with Canada are escalating after Ontario used a Reagan speech to criticize U.S. tariffs, prompting President Trump to halt trade talks.