By News Editor 
The Hidden Cost of Trade Policy
How tariffs on everyday items affect American consumers
Behind every purchase lies a complex web of international trade policy. From the smartphone in your pocket to the shoes on your feet, tariffs shape the price of goods Americans buy every day—often in ways consumers never see.
Key Findings
Electronics & Technology
Apparel & Footwear
Home Goods & Appliances
Automotive & Transportation
Methodology & Data Sources
Tariff rates compiled from U.S. Trade Representative office, Census Bureau foreign trade statistics, and International Trade Commission databases. Rates reflect most-favored-nation status plus applicable Section 301 duties as of August 2025.
Product classifications based on Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes. Origin countries represent largest import sources by value. Additional duties may apply based on anti-dumping or countervailing measures.