Tariffs Push Back-to-School Costs Near $100 Per Child
TL;DR
Tariffs are driving up back-to-school shopping costs, with studies suggesting prices are higher this year. Parents are budgeting more tightly, reusing items from last year, omitting items on teachers’ lists, and some expect to incur debt as schools ask for nearly $100 of supplies per child.
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