Olde Hornet
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What the trade war will cost you -- and what items you should consider buying now before prices go up
The U.S. decision to hike duties on Chinese goods will weigh heavily on consumers in the form of higher prices soon. Here's how to prepare.
Buy that iPhone or TV now
To get ahead of the next waves of tariffs, Russ recommends buying some items now, if possible — such as backpacks and other back-to-school supplies — rather than holding off until later in the year.
“If you were planning a large purchase six weeks from now, you may want to make that purchase today,” French said. Still, many Americans don’t have that kind of disposable income on hand, he added.