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Retail insiders blame soft-on-crime policies, understaffing, urban trends
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With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.
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Retail insiders blame soft-on-crime policies, understaffing, urban trends
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