The tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have begun to impact products across various categories. Among the most affected are garments, especially those manufactured in China, which are expected to see a sharp price increase due to the proposed 125% import tax introduced by the president. Here’s a look at the items that will inevitably see a price hike due to these tariffs.
Which items will increase in price?
According to a study conducted by ooShirts, the proposed tariffs could significantly affect the prices of everyday clothing, which are expected to rise soon for U.S. consumers. The company analyzed 17 popular clothing and accessory items, grouping them into the following categories:
- Outerwear: coats and jackets/blazers
- Footwear
- Clothing
- Undergarments & Basics
- Accessories
- Kidswear
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The study revealed that outerwear tops the list with the highest average increase, reaching a rise of $16.88. Within this category, coats are the most impacted, with a $25 increase—from $200 to $225. Jackets and blazers also show a notable rise of $8.75, bringing their new average price to $78.75.
Footwear ranks second, with an average increase of $15.04 in items such as sneakers, running shoes, and work boots. Both sneakers and running shoes show identical increases of $18.75, while work boots see a more moderate rise of $9.63.
They are followed by clothing, with an increase of $5.50; undergarments and basics, with an average increase of $2.38; accessories, with an average increase of $1.53; and finally, kidswear, with the smallest average increase of just $0.25.
Products imported from China to the United States that will increase in price
In addition to clothing and footwear, other products imported from China will also see price increases due to the tariffs. These include:
- Fish and shellfish
- Vegetable fats and oils
- Vegetables, fruits, and nuts
- Corn
- Soaps, lubricants, waxes, candles, modeling pastes
- Cereals, flours, starches, and wheat
- Dairy products
- Coffee, tea, and spices
- Sugar
- Cocoa
- Eggs
- Honey
- Vinegar
- Apple juice
- Garlic
What are tariffs?
Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods. These tariffs benefit locally made products by giving them a competitive price advantage over similar imported goods. They also serve as a source of revenue for governments.
Why did Trump impose tariffs?
President Donald Trump has stated that tariffs are a key part of his economic strategy, aiming to promote manufacturing in the United States, protect jobs, increase tax revenue, and stimulate economic growth.
Trump seeks to revitalize and rebuild the U.S. manufacturing industry, which has lost many jobs over the past 40 years, largely due to the offshoring of labor to lower-wage countries like Mexico or China. Additionally, the president believes that the U.S. faces a significant trade deficit and that other countries are taking advantage by selling their products to American consumers.
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Why are the United States and China in a tariff war?
It all began on February 1, when U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on all imports from China, as well as the elimination of the de minimis exemption, which had allowed the Asian country to make certain tax-free imports.
Later, on April 2, Trump ordered a 10% tariff on imports from all countries. Two days after that, China responded by imposing a reciprocal 34% tariff on all U.S. imports.
That was just the beginning. On April 8, Donald Trump increased the tariff on Chinese goods to 84% and reiterated his plan to eliminate the de minimis exemption on May 2. China did not remain idle—it then announced an 84% tariff on U.S. imports. The Trump administration responded by raising its tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, and China matched the figure with its own 125% tariff on U.S. products.
