I have 0 maths or economy skills, so I do need it explained like I’m 5. They’re in the news a lot atm but I just don’t understand them

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    10 days ago

    The companies bringing the stuff into the US pay this. As a consumer, all you’ll see are increased prices. You’ll never see tariff details on a receipt. Unless you directly import something yourself.

    The importer passes the costs on to you the consumer.