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The Rise of the Tariff Surcharge
In a move aimed at transparency and fairness, retailers across the country have begun charging customers a tariff surcharge instead of raising menu prices in response to President Trump’s recently implemented tariffs. This new policy shift is designed to help consumers understand exactly how much they’re paying due to the administration’s trade policies.
“We’re not going to sneak these charges onto our customers,” said a spokesperson for a major retailer. “We believe it’s essential to be upfront and clear about what people are paying.”
As of this week, several major retailers have started adding a line item to their receipts that explicitly states how much of the final total is attributed to Trump’s tariffs. This change aims to give customers a clearer understanding of where their money is going.
“Tariffs were always meant to be a temporary measure,” said another retailer. “But if we’re going to keep these in place, we should be transparent about it.”
Some retailers are also considering adding a note or message on receipts explaining the purpose and reasoning behind the tariff surcharge.
Source: https://gizmodo.com/the-rise-of-the-tariff-surcharge-2000587680
