Retailers urge shoppers to buy before Trump tariffs raise prices

Retailers Bracing for Consumer Spending to Drop awing President Donald Trump’s Trade War As a marketing Strategy, urging consumers to buy Now atFore Tariffs Lead to Price Increases or Potential Shortmark.

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