Rising Costs and Tariffs Impact Back-to-School Shopping for Families and Educators
TL;DR
NYC parents and teachers are struggling to afford school supplies due to a 30% tariff on Chinese imports, leading to higher prices and increased financial strain, especially on low-income families, with many resorting to reusing supplies or seeking donations to cope with the rising costs.
- NYC parents, teachers struggle to buy school supplies amid tariffs, price hikes Gothamist
- Back-to-school prices are a mixed bag this year NBC News
- You know what’s not tariff-proof? Your kid’s peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Here’s why. MarketWatch
- Local groups step in as back-to-school costs climb WNYT.com
- Pricier School Supplies Burden America's Teachers EdSurge
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